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forced expiration

[/fɔːrst ɪkˈspɪreɪʃən/]
nounpl: forced expirations
expiração forçada
1. In medicine/physiology: the active expulsion of air from the lungs using abdominal and thoracic muscles, as opposed to passive expiration
During exercise, forced expiration helps clear carbon dioxide from the lungs more efficiently.
Durante o exercício, a expiração forçada ajuda a limpar o dióxido de carbono dos pulmões de forma mais eficiente.
2. The termination of a contract, lease, or agreement before its natural expiration date due to breach or other conditions
The forced expiration of the lease left the tenant with limited options.
A expiração forçada do contrato de aluguel deixou o inquilino com opções limitadas.
Synonyms
forced breathing outactive expirationpremature termination
Antonyms
passive expirationnatural expirationnormal expiration

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
expiração forçada
Standard medical term used in physiotherapy and respiratory medicine
São Paulo
expiração forçada
Common in medical and fitness contexts
Portugal
expiração forçada
Used in medical terminology; may also use 'expiração ativa'

Related Idioms & Phrases

breath of fresh air
expire a contract
wind down a lease
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