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Meaning of maximum inspiratory pressure test: A test that measures the strength of the muscles used in breathing.

Definition of maximum inspiratory pressure test

A test that measures the strength of the muscles used in breathing. A person inhales and exhales through a device called a manometer, and the pressures are recorded by a computer. Also called MIP test.

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