tonometry

tonometry
noun see tonometer

New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.

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  • Tonometry — To*nom e*try, n. The act of measuring with a tonometer; specifically (Med.), measurement of tension, esp. the tension of the eyeball. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Tonometry — In music, a tonometer is an instrument used to determine the pitch or vibration rate of tones, such as a tuning fork. Tonometry is the measurement of tension or pressure [http://www.mercksource.org/pp/us/cns/cns hl… …   Wikipedia

  • Tonometry — A standard eye test that determines the fluid pressure inside the eye. Increased pressure is a possible sign of glaucoma, a common and potentially very serious eye problem if not detected and treated promptly. It is recommended that adults over… …   Medical dictionary

  • tonometry — See tonometric. * * * …   Universalium

  • tonometry — noun The measurement of tension or pressure. See Also: tonometer, tonometric …   Wiktionary

  • tonometry — n. measurement of sound; measurement of pressure, measurement of tension …   English contemporary dictionary

  • tonometry — to·nom·e·try …   English syllables

  • tonometry — noun the measurement of intraocular pressure by determining the amount of force needed to make a slight indentation in the cornea • Hypernyms: ↑measurement, ↑measuring, ↑measure, ↑mensuration * * * tōˈnämə.trē noun ( es) Etymology …   Useful english dictionary

  • Ocular tonometry — This article is about Ocular tonometry. For Gastric Tonometry, see Gastric tonometry. Ocular tonometry Intervention A patient in front of a tonometer ICD 9 CM …   Wikipedia

  • digital tonometry — estimation of the degree of intraocular pressure by pressure exerted on the eyeball by the finger of the examiner …   Medical dictionary

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