angiometer
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/ˌændʒiˈɑːmɪtər/
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/ˌændʒiˈɒmɪtə/
measuring blood vessels
Etymology
Etymology Information
'angiometer' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'angeion' meaning 'vessel' and 'metron' meaning 'measure'.
Historical Evolution
'angiometer' was formed in modern scientific English by combining the Greek roots 'angeion' and 'metron', and has been used in medical terminology since the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an instrument for measuring vessels', and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/08/08 01:36