tonometer

tonometer definition - medical

to·nom·e·ter (tō-nŏmˈĭ-tər)

noun
Any of various instruments for measuring pressure or tension, especially one used in tonography.

Related Forms:

  • toˌno·metˈric (tōˌnə-mĕtˈrĭk) adjective

Related Forms:

  • to·nomˈe·try noun

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