sphygmomanometry

noun

sphyg·​mo·​ma·​nom·​e·​try -mə-ˈnäm-ə-trē How to pronounce sphygmomanometry (audio)
plural sphygmomanometries
: measurement of blood pressure by means of the sphygmomanometer

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“Sphygmomanometry.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/sphygmomanometry. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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