gallon

gallon definition - medical

gal·lon (gălˈən)

noun Abbr. gal.
A unit of volume in the US Customary System, used in liquid measure, equal to 4 quarts, 231 cubic inches, or 8.3389 pounds of distilled water (3.7853 liters).

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