semi-closed anesthesia

semi-closed anesthesia definition - medical

semi-closed anesthesia (sĕmˌē-klōzdˈ, sĕmˌī-)

noun
Inhalation anesthesia using a circuit in which a portion of the exhaled air is exhausted from the circuit and a portion is rebreathed following removal of carbon dioxide by the anesthetic apparatus.

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