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peak expiratory flow rate

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peak expiratory flow rate (pēkˑ ek·spīˑ·r·tōrˈ·ē flōˑ rātˑ),
n a simple, preliminary test that measures the maximum volume of air exhaled by the patient to assess degree of respiratory restriction.

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