The gradual movement or spread of a substance from an area of high concentration to an area of lower concentration. The term is often used in the context of gas diffusion such as the movement of oxygen and carbon dioxide across membranes in the lungs. The ability of the lungs to allow oxygen to enter the lungs is called the ‘diffusion capacity’ which is frequently measured in lung function tests.
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