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Definition of tonometer
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: an instrument or device for determining the exact pitch or the vibration rate of tones
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: an instrument for measuring tension or pressure and especially intraocular pressure
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tonometry
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tonometer
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to·nom·e·ter
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Medical Definition of tonometer
: an instrument for measuring tension or pressure and especially intraocular pressure
Other Words from tonometer
tonometric
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ˈtō-nə-ˈme-trik
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adjective
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adjective
tonometry
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tō-ˈnäm-ə-trē
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noun,
plural tonometries
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noun,
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The first known use of tonometer was in 1725
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