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sphygmograph

[ sfig-muh-graf, -grahf ]

noun

  1. an instrument for recording the rapidity, strength, and uniformity of the arterial pulse.

sphygmograph

/ sfɪɡˈmɒɡrəfɪ; -ˌɡræf; ˌsfɪɡməʊˈɡræfɪk; ˈsfɪɡməʊˌɡrɑːf /

noun

  1. med an instrument for making a recording ( sphygmogram ) of variations in blood pressure and pulse
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • sphygmographic, adjective
  • sphygmography, noun
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Other Words From

  • sphyg·mo·graph·ic [sfig-m, uh, -, graf, -ik], adjective
  • sphyg·mog·ra·phy [sfig-, mog, -r, uh, -fee], noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of sphygmograph1

First recorded in 1855–60; sphygmo- + -graph
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Example Sentences

A sphygmograph stood upon the table and a gasometer-like engine, which was new to Doctor Ripley, in the corner.

Marey's sphygmograph was not the first instrument of its kind.

A sphygmograph stood upon the table, and a gasometer-like engine, which was new to Dr. Ripley, in the corner.

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