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capacity — 1. The potential cubic contents of a cavity or receptacle. 2. Power to do. SEE ALSO: volume. [L. capax, able to contain; fr. capio, to take] buffer c. the amount of hydrogen ion (or hydroxyl ion) required to bring about a specific pH change in a… … Medical dictionary
Diffusion capacity — Diagnostics MeSH D011653 In biology, diffusion capacity is a measurement of the lung s ability to transfer gases. Oxygen uptake may be limited by diffusion in circumstances of low ambient oxygen or high pul … Wikipedia
DL — diffusing capacity of the lungs * * * DL abbr danger list * * * diffusing capacity of the lung; DLO2 denotes diffusing capacity for oxygen, DLCO, diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide, etc … Medical dictionary
DLO2 — diffusing capacity of the lungs for oxygen … Medical dictionary
DLO2 — • diffusing capacity of the lungs for oxygen … Dictionary of medical acronyms & abbreviations
DLCO — (Diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide,[1]) is the extent to which oxygen passes from the air sacs of the lungs into the blood. Commonly, it refers to the test used to determine this parameter. It was introduced in 1909.[2] Contents… … Wikipedia
Spirometry — TLC Total lung capacity: the volume in the lungs at maximal inflation RV Residual volume: the volume of air remaining in the lungs … Wikipedia
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis — Classification and external resources Extensive lung fibrosis from usual interstitial pneumonitis ICD 10 J … Wikipedia
TLCO — is a Lung function test measuring the diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide (Tlco) is commonly measured with the Morgan transfer test and the single breath method. Alveolar volume (VA) is the total lung capacity at the time when the … Wikipedia
Bronchiolitis obliterans — Not to be confused with Bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia. Bronchiolitis obliterans Classification and external resources ICD 9 491.8 DiseasesDB … Wikipedia
pneumoconiosis, pneumokoniosis — Inflammation commonly leading to fibrosis of the lungs caused by the inhalation of dust incident to various occupations; characterized by pain in the chest, cough with little or no expectoration, dyspnea, reduced thoracic excursion, sometimes … Medical dictionary
