An instrument or device that measures biological characteristics, functions, or processes in living organisms.
From bio- + -meter (from Greek metron, 'measure'). Emerged in the 20th century as scientists developed instruments to quantify biological phenomena.
A pulse oximeter that clips on your finger is a biometer—it measures oxygen in your blood by shining light through your skin and measuring what bounces back!
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