English Dictionary

alveolar dead space

noun

(physiology) The volume of air in the alveoli of the lung which does not partake in the exchange of gas.

The alveolar dead space is an important concept in respiratory physiology.

意味（1）

(physiology) The volume of air in the alveoli of the lung which does not partake in the exchange of gas.

Alveolar dead space is herein defined as the difference between the physiologic and anatomic dead spaces.