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Forced Vital Capacity: The maximum amount of air that can be forcefully and rapidly exhaled after a deep breath (maximal inspiration); approximately 5.0 L (5000mL) for an adult male (can be up to 7.0 L in well-trained athletes or as low as 3.0 L in an asthmatic).

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Alkaline Reflux Gastritis: inflammation of the stomach caused by reflux of bile and pancreatic secretions (proteolytic enzymes and bicarbonate-rich fluid) that disrupt the mucosal barrier of the stomach. It is one of the risk factors associated with gastrectomy or pyloroplasty. Symptoms include nausea, bilious vomiting, and epigastric pain that worsens after eating and is not relieved by antacids.