Einthoven

[ ahynt-hoh-vuhn ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Wil·lem [vil, -, uh, m], 1860–1927, Dutch physiologist: Nobel Prize in Medicine 1924.

Einthoven

/ ˈɛɪnthoːvə /

EinthovenWillem18601927MDutchSCIENCE: physiologist Willem. 1860–1927, Dutch physiologist. A pioneer of electrocardiography, he was awarded the Nobel prize for physiology or medicine in 1924

The principle of the Einthoven string galvanometer may be described roughly in a few words.

Professor Korn uses a form of the Einthoven galvanometer already described.

The Einthoven string galvanometer is another form of sensitive instrument for the measurement of small direct currents.

The very elaborate and delicate electrocardiograph with the string galvanometer devised by Einthoven is used.

The valve receiver is connected to the battery B and silvered quartz thread K of an Einthoven galvanometer (already described).

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Browse