Meaning & use
Inspirometer
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A medical device used to measure the volume of air a person can inhale, often used to encourage deep breathing after surgery or illness.
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The nurse instructed him to use the inspirometer ten times an hour to keep his lungs clear after surgery.
Patients recovering from pneumonia are often given an inspirometer to strengthen their breathing.
A note on using this word
Closely related to the more commonly used clinical term 'incentive spirometer'; combines 'inspire' (breathe in) with '-meter' (measuring device).
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incentive spirometerspirometer
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