spirometer

Noun

Meaning

An instrument for measuring the vital capacity of the lungs, or the volume of air which can be expelled from the chest after the deepest possible inspiration. Cf. Pneumatometer.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

anemometer instrument angle balance clock cylinder barometer galvanometer syringe odometer thermometer chronometer radiometer absorbance pluviometer

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Hypernyms

measuring device measuring instrument

Related terms

spirometry spirometric

Anagrams

emperorist spirometre temporiser

Examples

I recommend taking 10 breaths using the incentive spirometer twice a day. Source: Internet

You can also exercise your lungs using an incentive spirometer. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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