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

Derived Forms

• sphygmographic, adjective
• sphygmography, noun

Other Words From

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of sphygmograph¹

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

Example Sentences

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg