stethometer

ste·thom·e·ter

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ste-thom-i-ter]
- /stɛˈθɒm ɪ tər/
- /steθˈɒmɪtə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ste-thom-i-ter]
- /stɛˈθɒm ɪ tər/

Definition of stethometer word

noun stethometer an instrument for measuring the expansion of the chest and abdomen during respiration. 1

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Origin of stethometer

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

First recorded in 1840-50; stetho- + -meter

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Parts of speech for Stethometer

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stethometer popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% 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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