ky·mo·graph (k  m -gr f )n. An instrument for recording variations in pressure, as of the blood, or in tension, as of a muscle, by means of a pen or stylus that marks a rotating drum. [Greek k  ma, something swollen; see cyma + -graph.]ky mo·graphic adj. |
kymograph [ˈkaɪməˌgrɑːf -ˌgræf], cymograph
n
1. (Medicine) Med a rotatable drum for holding paper on which a tracking stylus continuously records variations in blood pressure, respiratory movements, etc.
2. (Linguistics / Phonetics & Phonology) Phonetics this device as applied to the measurement of variations in the muscular action of the articulatory organs
3. (Engineering / Aeronautics) an instrument for recording the angular oscillations of an aircraft in flight
[from Greek kuma wave + -graph]
kymographic , cymographic adj
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| Noun | 1. | kymograph - scientific instrument consisting of a rotating drum holding paper on which a stylus traces a continuous record (as of breathing or blood pressure) scientific instrument - an instrument used by scientists |
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