refractometry

refractometry definition - medical

re·frac·tom·e·try (rēˌfrăk-tŏmˈĭ-trē)

noun
  1. Measurement of the refractive index of a substance with a refractometer.
  2. Use of a refractometer in determining the refractive error of the eye.

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