sphygmomanometer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A device used to measure blood pressure.

Pronunciation

/ˌsfɪɡməʊməˈnɒmɪtə/ /ˌsfɪɡmoʊməˈnɑmɪtɚ/ En-us-ncalif-sphigmomanomter.ogg

Word forms

sphygmomanometer sphygmomanometers sphygmomanometre

Etymology

From sphygmo- (“pulse”) + manometer.

Synonyms

blood-pressure cuff blood pressure gage blood pressure gauge blood-pressure meter blood pressure meter sphygmometer

Derived words

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