Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Whole Body Plethysmography

Measurement of the volume of gas in the lungs, including that which is trapped in poorly communicating air spaces. It is of particular use in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and emphysema. (Segen, Dictionary of Modern Medicine, 1992)

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Abstract

Measurement of the volume of gas in the lungs, including that which is trapped in poorly communicating air spaces. It is of particular use in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and emphysema. (Segen, Dictionary of Modern Medicine, 1992)

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Plethysmography, Whole Body
  • Body Plethysmographies, Whole
  • Body Plethysmography, Whole
  • Plethysmographies, Whole Body
  • Whole Body Plethysmographies

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

73(71)

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Previous Indexing

  • Plethysmography (1966-1970)
  • Respiratory Function Tests (1966-1970)

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Tree Numbers

  1. E01w.370.370w.610.805
  2. E01w.370.386.700w.615

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Whole Body Plethysmography. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D010993. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D010993
  2. Whole Body Plethysmography. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72088533