Definitions for "Forced vital capacity"
Keywords:  exhaled, maximal, inspires, fvc, vital
FVC, total volume of air breathed out during maximal expiration after maximum inspiration, a measure of the lung volume available during maximum breathing
A pulmonary function test that measures the maximum volume of air forcibly expired from the maximum inspiratory position.
Total amount of air that can be blown out after a maximal deep breath, as fast as possible.