sphygmograph
an instrument for recording the rapidity, strength, and uniformity of the arterial pulse.
Origin of sphygmograph
1Other words from sphygmograph
- sphyg·mo·graph·ic [sfig-muh-graf-ik], /ˌsfɪg məˈgræf ɪk/, adjective
- sphyg·mog·ra·phy [sfig-mog-ruh-fee], /sfɪgˈmɒg rə fi/, noun
Words Nearby sphygmograph
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How to use sphygmograph in a sentence
A sphygmograph stood upon the table and a gasometer-like engine, which was new to Doctor Ripley, in the corner.
The Man from Archangel | A. Conan DoyleMarey's sphygmograph was not the first instrument of its kind.
Experiments on Animals | Stephen PagetA sphygmograph stood upon the table, and a gasometer-like engine, which was new to Dr. Ripley, in the corner.
The Doctor's Red Lamp | Various
British Dictionary definitions for sphygmograph
/ (ˈsfɪɡməʊˌɡrɑːf, -ˌɡræf) /
med an instrument for making a recording (sphygmogram) of variations in blood pressure and pulse
Derived forms of sphygmograph
- sphygmographic (ˌsfɪɡməʊˈɡræfɪk), adjective
- sphygmography (sfɪɡˈmɒɡrəfɪ), noun
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