tidal air

air (ār) the gaseous mixture which makes up the atmosphere.

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alveolar air  see under gas.

residual air  see under volume.

tidal air  see under volume.

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tidal air

n.

See tidal volume.

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air,

n the invisible, odorless, gaseous mixture that makes up the earth's atmosphere.

air, ambient,

n the encircling or enveloping environment; surrounding air.

air chamber,

n See chamber, relief.

air, complemental,

n See volume, inspiratory reserve.

air, functional residual,

n See capacity, functional residual.

air, minimal,

n the volume of air in the air sacs themselves (part of the residual air).

air reserve,

n See volume, expiratory reserve.

air, residual,

n See volume, residual.

air, supplemental,

n See volume, expiratory reserve.

air syringe,

n See syringe, air.

air, tidal,

n See volume, tidal.

air turbine handpiece,

n See handpiece, air turbine.