concentration effect

noun

The increase in the (alveolar concentration) / (inspired concentration) ratio as the inspired concentration of the gas (e.g. nitrous oxide) is itself increased.

“Coordinate term: second gas effect”

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Meanings

nounconcentration effect (plural concentration effects)

plural concentration effects

  1. medicineThe increase in the (alveolar concentration) / (inspired concentration) ratio as the inspired concentration of the gas (e.g. nitrous oxide) is itself increased.

    Coordinate term: second gas effect

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Chicago

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