tonometer
tonometer (toh-nom-it-er) n.
1. (ophthalmotonometer) an instrument for measuring pressure inside the eye. Goldman applanation t. a tonometer that measures the force required to flatten an area of cornea 3 mm2. A greater force is required when the pressure inside the eye is increased.
2. an instrument for measuring pressure in any other part of the body.
—tonometry n.
1. (ophthalmotonometer) an instrument for measuring pressure inside the eye. Goldman applanation t. a tonometer that measures the force required to flatten an area of cornea 3 mm2. A greater force is required when the pressure inside the eye is increased.
2. an instrument for measuring pressure in any other part of the body.
—tonometry n.
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