diffusing capacity of lungs

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diffusing capacity of lungs (D_L),

the volume of a gas that diffuses from the lung across the alveolar-capillary membrane into the bloodstream per minute per mm Hg difference in pressure across the membrane. The normal D_L for oxygen averages 20 mL/min/mm Hg. Also called transfer factor of lungs.

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