Definitions for tonometer
tonometer
to·nom·e·ter
Spelling: [toh-nom-i-ter]
IPA: /toʊˈnɒm ɪ tər/
Tonometer is a 9 letter English word.
It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.
You can make 227 anagrams from letters in tonometer (eemnoortt).
Definitions for tonometer
noun
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an instrument for measuring the frequencies of tones, as a tuning fork or a graduated set of tuning forks.
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any of various physiological instruments for measuring intraocular pressure or blood pressure.
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Physical Chemistry. an instrument for measuring vapor pressure.
Origin of tonometer
First recorded in 1715-25; tono- + -meter
Examples for tonometer
The (Schiotz) tonometer was used daily for 70 consecutive days and never registered more than 12-14 mm.