tonometer en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *ten- Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *tónos Proto-Hellenic *tónos Ancient Greek τόνος (tónos)der. English tono- Proto-Indo-European *meh₁- Proto-Indo-European *-tḗr Proto-Indo-European *-trom Proto-Hellenic *-tron Ancient Greek -τρον (-tron) Ancient Greek μέτρον (métron)lbor. French -mètrebor. English -meter English tonometer From tono- + -meter.
Meanings
- An instrument used to measure tension or pressure, especially inside the eye.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tonometers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
myotonometer · pneumotonometer
Relateds
tonometric · tonogram · tonography · tonometry