sphygmomanometer

sphyg·mo·ma·nom·e·ter  (sfgm-m-nm-tr) also sphyg·mom·e·ter (sfg-mm-tr)

n.

An instrument for measuring blood pressure in the arteries, especially one consisting of a pressure gauge and a rubber cuff that wraps around the upper arm and inflates to constrict the arteries.

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sphygmo·mano·metric (-mn-mtrk) adj.

sphygmo·mano·metri·cal·ly adv.

sphygmo·ma·nome·try n.

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sphygmomanometer

manometer, def. 2.

See also: Blood and Blood Vessels, Instruments

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Noun

1.

sphygmomanometer - a pressure gauge for measuring blood pressure pressure gage, pressure gauge - gauge for measuring and indicating fluid pressure