anatomical dead space

A form of anatomic dead space — The volume of conducting airways of the lung, as measured by a cast of the airways.

Meanings

nounanatomical dead space (countable and uncountable, plural anatomical dead spaces)

plural anatomical dead spaces

  1. alternativecountableuncountableAlternative form of anatomic dead space.
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