Spirometer (Noun)
Meaning
A measuring instrument for measuring the vital capacity of the lungs.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor asked her to breathe into the spirometer to check her lung function after the surgery.
- A spirometer was used to measure the patient's vital capacity and assess the effectiveness of the treatment.
- During the physical exam, a nurse used a spirometer to test the new recruit's lung capacity for military duty.
- The respiratory therapist handed him a spirometer and asked him to inhale and exhale as deeply as possible.
- The physician ordered a spirometer test to determine if the patient's lung function was affected by the allergy.