sphygmograph

sphygmograph definition - medical

sphyg·mo·graph (sfĭgˈmə-grăfˌ)

noun
An instrument for graphically recording the form, strength, and variations of the arterial pulse.

Related Forms:

  • sphygˌmo·graphˈic adjective

Related Forms:

  • sphyg·mogˈra·phy (-mŏgˈrə-fē) noun

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