ruang mati

Indonesian

Etymology

Compound of ruang +‎ mati.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈru.aŋ ˈma.ti/

Noun

ruang mati (first-person possessive ruang matiku, second-person possessive ruang matimu, third-person possessive ruang matinya)

1. dead space:
   1. (physiology) the portion of the respiratory tract that is ventilated but not perfused by pulmonary circulation.

      Synonym: ruang rugi

   2. (surgery) a space that exists post-operatively in which fluid may accumulate and may require draining.

Further reading

• “ruang mati” in Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia, Jakarta: Agency for Language Development and Cultivation – Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia, 2016.