Elastometry

/ɪˌlæsˈtɑməri/ noun

Definition

The measurement and study of the elastic properties of materials and tissues.

Etymology

From elastic + -metry (suffix meaning 'measurement'). A specialized term in materials science and biomedical engineering.

Kelly Says

Elastometry of living tissue helps doctors detect fibrosis and cancer—diseased tissue loses elasticity, so measuring it can literally save lives!

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