The extra volume of air that can be inspired with maximal effort after reaching the end of a normal, quiet inspiration. Common abbreviation is IRV.

Synonyms: Reserve Volume, Inspiratory, Volume, Inspiratory Reserve, Reserve Volumes, Inspiratory, Inspiratory Reserve Volume, Inspiratory Reserve Volumes, Volumes, Inspiratory Reserve

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91; was see under LUNG VOLUME MEASUREMENTS 1975-90 ,91(75); was see under LUNG VOLUME MEASUREMENTS 1975-90 ,NIM; in texts as IRV

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D007321