Home > Term: forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1)
forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1)
A standard measure of lung function which measures the volume of air one breathes out in one second after taking a deep breath. It is also a predictor of mortality in lung patients.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Health care
- Category: Organ transplantation
- Government Agency: U.S. HRSA
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