Stethometer

[ste'θɔmitә]

Definition

(n.) An apparatus for measuring the external movements of a given point of the chest wall, during respiration; -- also called thoracometer.

Editor: Theresa

Definition

n. an instrument for measuring the relative mobility of the different sides of the chest in respiration.—n. Steth′ograph an instrument for marking the respiratory movements of the thorax.—adj. Stethograph′ic.

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