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ruang mati

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Indonesian

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Etymology

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Compound of ruang +‎ mati.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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ruang mati (uncountable)

  1. dead space:
    1. (physiology) the portion of the respiratory tract that is ventilated but not perfused by pulmonary circulation.
      Synonym: ruang rugi
    2. (surgery) a space that exists post-operatively in which fluid may accumulate and may require draining.

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