stadiometer

noun

sta·​di·​om·​e·​ter ˌstād-ē-ˈäm-ət-ər How to pronounce stadiometer (audio)
: a device for measuring height that typically consists of a vertical ruler with a sliding horizontal rod or paddle which is adjusted to rest on the top of the head

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“Stadiometer.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/stadiometer. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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