aerotonometry
|aer-o-ton-om-e-try|
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/ˌɛəroʊtəˈnɒmətri/
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/ˌeərəʊtəˈnɒmətri/
measurement of gas pressures
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerotonometry' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'aero' meaning 'air' and 'tonos' meaning 'tension', combined with 'metry' meaning 'measurement'.
Historical Evolution
'aerotonometry' was formed in the 20th century as a scientific term to describe the measurement of gas tensions in the blood.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'measurement of air tension', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'measurement of gas pressures in the blood'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the measurement of the partial pressures of gases in the blood.
The doctor used aerotonometry to assess the patient's respiratory function.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/20 23:06