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Valsalva maneuver

Valsalva maneuver is the alternative spelling of Valsalva manoeuvre.

Meaning of Valsalva manoeuvre

Noun

Valsalva manoeuvre (plural Valsalva manoeuvres)

  1. A self-administered procedure comprising an attempted exhalation against a closed airway, usually performed by closing one's mouth and pinching one's nose shut while attempting, with moderate force, to expel air.
    • Variations of the Valsalva manoeuvre can be used during medical examination.

Forms of Valsalva maneuver

pluralValsalva maneuvers

Questions about Valsalva maneuver

What is Valsalva maneuver the alternative spelling of?
Valsalva maneuver is the alternative spelling of Valsalva manoeuvre.

Words near Valsalva maneuver in the dictionary

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  2. Valsad
  3. Valsalva
  4. Valsalva device
  5. Valsalva devices
  6. Valsalva maneuver
  7. Valsalva maneuvers
  8. Valsalva manoeuvre
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  10. Valsalvan
  11. Valsalvas

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