Hematodynamometer

/ˌhɛmətəʊdaɪnəˈmɒmɪtər/ noun

Definition

An instrument that measures blood pressure and flow dynamics.

Etymology

From Greek 'haima' (blood) + 'dynamis' (force) + 'metron' (measure). A specialized medical instrument from late 19th-century cardiology research.

Kelly Says

The sphygmomanometer (blood pressure cuff) is essentially a hematodynamometer—every time your doctor takes your blood pressure, they're measuring the fundamental forces of your circulation!

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