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sphygmomanometry

sphyg·mo·ma·nom·e·ter
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sfig-moh-muh-nom-i-ter]
    • /ˌsfɪg moʊ məˈnɒm ɪ tər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sfig-moh-muh-nom-i-ter]
    • /ˌsfɪg moʊ məˈnɒm ɪ tər/

Definition of sphygmomanometry word

  • noun sphygmomanometry an instrument, often attached to an inflatable air-bladder cuff and used with a stethoscope, for measuring blood pressure in an artery. 1
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Origin of sphygmomanometry

First appearance:

before 1860
One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65; sphygmo- + manometer

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Parts of speech for Sphygmomanometry

noun
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sphygmomanometry popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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