Campylometer

/kæmpɪˈlɒmɪtər/ noun

An instrument used to measure curves or curved surfaces, particularly in botanical or biological research.

From Greek 'kampylos' (curved) and 'metron' (measure), combining classical Greek roots to create scientific terminology for precision measurement tools.

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