anapnometer
|a-nap-no-me-ter|
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/ˌæn.æpˈnɑː.mɪ.tər/
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/ˌæn.æpˈnɒ.mɪ.tə/
measuring breath
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anapnometer' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anapnoē' meaning 'breath' and the suffix '-meter' meaning 'measure.'
Historical Evolution
'anapnoē' and '-meter' combined in scientific English to form the modern English word 'anapnometer.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a device for measuring breath,' and this meaning has remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an instrument used to measure the force or amount of respiratory airflow, especially from the lungs.
The doctor used an anapnometer to assess the patient's lung function.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/30 03:51