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DictionarySeecompliancecompliance of lungs
compliance of lungsA measure of the distensibility of the lungs. It is expressed as the change in volume of the lungs in liters when the transpulmonary pressure is changed by 1 cm of water pressure. Normal lung compliance is 0.1 L/cm H2O. . It is reduced by abnormalities that stiffen the lungs or chest wall. See also: complianceLegalSeeCompliance |