kymograph

[ kahy-muh-graf, -grahf ]

noun

1. an instrument for measuring and graphically recording variations in fluid pressure, as those of the human pulse.

kymograph

/ ˈkaɪməˌɡrɑːf; -ˌɡræf /

noun

1. med a rotatable drum for holding paper on which a tracking stylus continuously records variations in blood pressure, respiratory movements, etc
2. phonetics this device as applied to the measurement of variations in the muscular action of the articulatory organs
3. an instrument for recording the angular oscillations of an aircraft in flight

Derived Forms

• ˌkymoˈgraphic, adjective

Other Words From

• ky·mo·graph·ic [kahy-m, uh, -, graf, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of kymograph¹

First recorded in 1865–70; kymo- + -graph

Word History and Origins

Origin of kymograph¹

C20: from Greek kuma wave + -graph

Example Sentences

The micrometer measurements in this case could be made at least as rapidly as measurements of kymograph curves.

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By the kymograph respirations were found to become shallower in proportion to their frequency.

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