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sphygmomanometer Definition

sphyg·mo·ma·nom·eter (sfig′mō mə nämət ər)

noun

an instrument for measuring arterial blood pressure, consisting of an inflatable band wrapped around the upper arm to compress the artery, and an attached manometer

Etymology: sphygmo- + manometer

sphygmomanometer Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • use: Overall there is no consensus that automated blood pressure measuring devices are less accurate; however all the studies used different automated sphygmomanometers.

Adjective modifier

  • standard: Price: £ 20.00 Measuring blood pressure Consists of 16 shots of blood pressure readings on a standard sphygmomanometer.
  • random: Brachial systolic and diastolic pressure and ankle systolic pressures were measured using a Hawksley random zero sphygmomanometer and Doppler probe.
  • manual: Manual sphygmomanometer with an easy to read liquid crystal display Very robust User adjustable deflation using thumb wheel.

Noun used with modifier

  • mercury: The figure shows the parts of a mercury sphygmomanometer.
  • zero: Brachial systolic and diastolic pressure and ankle systolic pressures were measured using a Hawksley random zero sphygmomanometer and Doppler probe.

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