peak flow meter

noun

An instrument that monitors the peak expiratory flow rate of air from a person's bronchi; used to manage asthma.

Meanings

nounpeak flow meter (plural peak flow meters)

plural peak flow meters

  1. medicineAn instrument that monitors the peak expiratory flow rate of air from a person's bronchi; used to manage asthma.

Translations

Czech výdechoměr
  • výdechoměrinstrument that monitors the peak expiratory flow rate
Polish pikflometr
  • pikflometrinstrument that monitors the peak expiratory flow rate
Spanish medidor de flujo espiratorio
  • medidor de flujo espiratorioinstrument that monitors the peak expiratory flow rate
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APA

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Chicago

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