anesthesiometer
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/əˌniːsθiːˈɑːmɪtər/
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/əˌniːsθiːˈɒmɪtə/
measuring anesthesia sensitivity
Etymology
'anesthesiometer' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'anesthesia' (meaning 'lack of sensation') and the suffix '-meter' (meaning 'measuring device').
'anesthesiometer' was formed in modern English by combining 'anesthesia' and '-meter', and has been used in medical contexts since the late 19th century.
Initially, it meant 'a device for measuring sensitivity to anesthesia', and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a device used to measure the degree of sensation, especially sensitivity to anesthesia.
The anesthesiologist used an anesthesiometer to determine the patient's sensitivity to anesthesia.
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Last updated: 2025/08/05 21:36