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INSPIRATORY CAPACITY

\ˈɪnspɪɹətəɹˌi kəpˈasɪti], \ˈɪnspɪɹətəɹˌi kəpˈasɪti], \ˈɪ_n_s_p_ɪ_ɹ_ə_t_ə_ɹ_ˌi k_ə_p_ˈa_s_ɪ_t_i]\

Definitions of INSPIRATORY CAPACITY

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The maximum volume of air that can be inspired after reaching the end of a normal, quiet expiration. It is the sum of the tidal volume and the inspiratory reserve volume. Common abbreviation is IC.

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