ex·pi·ra·to·ry ( k-sp  r -tôr  )adj. Of, relating to, or involving the expiration of air from the lungs. |
expiratory
relating to or employed in the expiration of air from the lungs.
expiratory center
the nerve center in the descending reticular formation which terminates inspiration and triggers the commencement of expiratory movements.
expiratory groan
a groan with each expiration; usually an expression of severe pain or extreme fatigue.
expiratory reserve volume
the volume of air which the patient can still exhale after the tidal volume has been exhaled.
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