spirometry

(noun)

the measurement of the volume of air that a person can move into and out of the lungs

Related Terms

Examples of spirometry in the following topics:

  • Lung Volumes and Capacities

    • Lung volumes are measured by a technique called spirometry.
    • An important measurement taken during spirometry is the forced expiratory volume (FEV), which measures how much air can be forced out of the lung over a specific period, usually one second (FEV1).