sphygmograph

[ sfig-muh-graf, -grahf ]

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noun

an instrument for recording the rapidity, strength, and uniformity of the arterial pulse.

sphygmograph

/ ˌsfɪɡməʊˈɡræfɪk; -ˌɡræf; ˈsfɪɡməʊˌɡrɑːf; sfɪɡˈmɒɡrəfɪ /

med an instrument for making a recording ( sphygmogram ) of variations in blood pressure and pulse

First recorded in 1855–60; sphygmo- + -graph

A sphygmograph stood upon the table and a gasometer-like engine, which was new to Doctor Ripley, in the corner.

Marey's sphygmograph was not the first instrument of its kind.

A sphygmograph stood upon the table, and a gasometer-like engine, which was new to Dr. Ripley, in the corner.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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