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sphygmograph

sphyg·mo·graph
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sfig-muh-graf, -grahf]
    • /ˈsfɪg məˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf/
    • /sfˈɪɡməɡrˌaf/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sfig-muh-graf, -grahf]
    • /ˈsfɪg məˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf/

Definitions of sphygmograph word

  • noun sphygmograph an instrument for recording the rapidity, strength, and uniformity of the arterial pulse. 1
  • noun sphygmograph an instrument for making a recording (sphygmogram) of variations in blood pressure and pulse 0
  • noun sphygmograph an instrument for recording the rate, force, and variations of the pulse 0
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Origin of sphygmograph

First appearance:

before 1855
One of the 30% newest English words
First recorded in 1855-60; sphygmo- + -graph

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Parts of speech for Sphygmograph

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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sphygmograph popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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