Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
frc
abbreviation
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Definition
FRC stands for ‘Functional Residual Capacity’, a term commonly used in pulmonary medicine to describe the volume of air remaining in the lungs after a normal expiration.
Examples
- The FRC value can indicate how well someone is able to breathe and exchange gases in the lungs.
- Doctors often measure FRC during pulmonary function tests to diagnose lung diseases.
Meaning
FRC is an important measurement in assessing lung function, and it helps in understanding respiratory health.
Synonyms
- Functional Residual Capacity
