Pronunciation: [spˌɪɹə͡ʊmˈɛtɹɪk] (IPA) 
Spirometric is spelled /spaɪ.rəˈmet.rɪk/. The first syllable is spelled "spi" as in "spider" or "spice". The second syllable is spelled "ro" as in "rowboat" or "rodeo". The third syllable is spelled "met" as in "metal" or "method". The fourth syllable is spelled "ric" like "rick" or "brick". The word spirometric is used to describe measurements taken from a spirometer, which is a medical device used to assess lung function.
Spirometric (adj.): Referring to the measurement or analysis of pulmonary function through the use of a spirometer.
A spirometer is a specialized device used to assess respiratory function. It measures several parameters related to the volume and flow of air during inhalation and exhalation. Spirometry is widely used in clinical settings to evaluate lung health and diagnose respiratory conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and restrictive lung diseases.
The term "spirometric" relates specifically to the use of spirometry in these diagnostic procedures. It encompasses the collection and interpretation of data obtained from spirometric measurements, which include vital capacity, forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV₁), and peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR). These spirometric values provide valuable information about lung volumes, airflow rates, as well as the presence and severity of any pulmonary abnormalities.
Healthcare professionals trained in spirometry can perform spirometric tests in a controlled environment to measure respiratory parameters accurately. Spirometric data collected from these tests are typically analyzed using comparison standards, such as predicted values based on age, height, and gender, to determine if there are any deviations from normal or expected lung function. The results aid in the diagnosis, assessment, and monitoring of the progression of respiratory disorders, as well as in the evaluation of responses to therapeutic interventions.
Relating to spirometry or the spirometer.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
The word "spirometric" is derived from the combination of two Greek roots: "spiro" and "metric".
- The Greek root "spiro" comes from the word "spirare", which means "to breathe" or "to inhale/exhale". It is also the basis for other related terms like "respiration" and "inspiration".
- The Greek root "metric" comes from "metron", which means "measure" or "meter". It is commonly used in various scientific fields to indicate measurement or analysis.
When combined, "spirometric" refers to the measurement or analysis of respiratory or breathing-related characteristics and functions.
