Anapnograph

/ænˈæpnəɡræf/ noun

Definition

A medical instrument that records or measures breathing patterns and respiratory pauses, graphically displaying them for analysis.

Etymology

From anapnea (absence of breathing) and '-graph' (to write or record). Created in 20th-century medical instrumentation to monitor respiratory function.

Kelly Says

An anapnograph is basically a lie detector for your lungs—it writes down exactly when and how long you stop breathing, which is crucial for diagnosing sleep apnea.

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