Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Vital Capacity.
Vital Capacity - as a noun
The maximum amount of air that can be exhaled after a maximum inhalation (usually tested with a spirometer); used to determine the condition of lung tissue
Example Sentences
"The vital capacity of the patient was significantly reduced after the surgery."
"Regular exercise can help increase vital capacity."
"The athlete's vital capacity is much higher than the average person's."
"Smoking can lead to a decrease in vital capacity over time."
"The doctor measured the patient's vital capacity using a spirometer."
