vital capacity
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vital capacity
vital capacity The total amount of air that can be exhaled after maximum inspiration. The vital capacity of an average human is about 4.5 litres; in trained male athletes it can be 6 litres or more. However, some air always remains in the lungs (see residual volume ). ...
January 1, 2004; A Dictionary of Biology
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