| oscillometer | An apparatus for measuring oscillations of any kind, especially those of the bloodstream in sphygmometry. See: sphygmo-oscillometer. Origin: L. Oscillo, to swing, + G. Metron, measure (05 Mar 2000) |
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| sphygmo-oscillometer | An instrument resembling an aneroid sphygmomanometer used in the measurement of the systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Origin: sphygmo-+ L. Oscillo, to swing, + G. Metron, measure (05 Mar 2000) |
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