body plethysmograph

/ˌbɑdi pləˌθɪzməˈgræf/
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Definitions of body plethysmograph
  1. noun
    plethysmograph consisting of a chamber surrounding the entire body; used in studies of respiration
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    plethysmograph
    a measuring instrument for measuring changes in volume of a part or organ or whole body (usually resulting from fluctuations in the amount of blood it contains)
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