HyperDic: pulmonary_reserve

English > 1 sense of the expression pulmonary reserve:
NOUNquantitypulmonary reservethe additional volume of air that the lungs can inhale and exhale when breathing to the limit / limit of capacity in times of stress
English > pulmonary reserve: 1 sense > noun 1, quantity
MeaningThe additional volume of air that the lungs can inhale and exhale when breathing to the limit / limit of capacity in times of stress.
Broaderreserve(medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions

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