Meaning of the word sphygmomanometer in English
What does sphygmomanometer mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
sphygmomanometer
US /ˌsfɪɡ.moʊ.məˈnɑː.mə.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˌsfɪɡ.məʊ.mænˈɒm.ɪ.tər/
Noun
an instrument for measuring blood pressure, typically consisting of an inflatable rubber cuff which is applied to the arm and connected to a column of mercury or an aneroid dial.
Example:
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The nurse used a sphygmomanometer to check the patient's blood pressure.
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Modern sphygmomanometers are often digital and automatic.
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