residual volume

noun

The volume of unexpended air that remains in the lungs following maximum expiration.

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Meanings

nounresidual volume (plural residual volumes)

plural residual volumes

  1. medicineThe volume of unexpended air that remains in the lungs following maximum expiration.
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APA

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Chicago

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