Definition of sphygmograph

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Sphygmograph (n.) An instrument which, when applied over an artery, indicates graphically the movements or character of the pulse. See Sphygmogram..

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Sphygmoscope :: Sphygmoscope (n.) Same as Sphygmograph.
Sphygmogram :: Sphygmogram (n.) A tracing, called a pulse tracing, consisting of a series of curves corresponding with the beats of the heart, obtained by the application of the sphygmograph..
Sphygmographic :: Sphygmographic (a.) Relating to, or produced by, a sphygmograph; as, a sphygmographic tracing..
Phlebogram :: Phlebogram (n.) A tracing (with the sphygmograph) of the movements of a vein, or of the venous pulse..
Anacrotism :: Anacrotism (n.) A secondary notch in the pulse curve, obtained in a sphygmographic tracing..
Sphygmometer :: Sphygmometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the strength of the pulse beat; a sphygmograph.
Spirometer :: Spirograph (n.) An instrument for recording the respiratory movements, as the sphygmograph does those of the pulse..
Sphygmograph :: Sphygmograph (n.) An instrument which, when applied over an artery, indicates graphically the movements or character of the pulse. See Sphygmogram..
Cardiosphygmograph :: Cardiosphygmograph (n.) A combination of cardiograph and sphygmograph.
Tricrotism :: Tricrotism (n.) That condition of the arterial pulse in which there is a triple beat. The pulse curve obtained in the sphygmographic tracing characteristic of tricrotism shows two secondary crests in addition to the primary.
Pulsimeter :: Pulsimeter (n.) A sphygmograph.
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