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volume the space occupied by a substance or a three-dimensional region; the capacity of such a region or of a container. closing volume (CV) the volume of gas in the lungs in excess of the residual volume at the time when small airways in the dependent portions close during maximal exhalation. See also closing volume. volume of distribution the calculated body space available for distribution of a drug. Abbreviated Vd. minute volume the volume of air expelled from the lungs per minute. volume overload see heart failure. packed-cell volume (PCV) the volume of packed red cells in milliliters per 100 ml of centrifuged blood. See also packed cell volume. volume overload Pathophysiology A state of actual–eg, due to excess administration or ingestion, or functional–eg, due to CHF–fluid excess. Cf Dehydration. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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