Definition: Vital capacity (VC) is the the maximum amount of air that can be inhaled or exhaled from the lung. It is one of the measurements taken during spirometry or pulmonary function testing. VC is measured using a spirometer.
Source:
Clinical Pulmonary Function Testing, Exercise Testing, and Disability Evaluation. In Chest Medicine: Essentials Of Pulmonary And Critical Care Medicine. Editors: Ronald B. George, Richard W. Light, Richard A. Matthay, Michael A. Matthay. May 2005, 5th edition.
Also Known As: VC
