Term: Spirometry

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2006-04-03

Definition:

Measurement of forced expiration volume in lungs and forced vital capacity.

Related terms 

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

References 

• Anthonisen NR, Dik N, Manfreda J, Roos LL. Spirometry and obstructive lung disease in Manitoba. Can Respir J 2001;8(6):421-426. [Abstract] (View)