Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sphygmomanometer
Noun
/ˌsfɪɡ.moʊˈmæn.əˌmɛtər/
Definition
An instrument used to measure blood pressure.
Examples
- The doctor used a sphygmomanometer to check the patient’s blood pressure.
- During the health assessment, the nurse carefully recorded the readings from the sphygmomanometer.
- Many home healthcare kits include a digital sphygmomanometer for easy blood pressure monitoring.
Meaning
A sphygmomanometer is primarily used in medical settings to assess how much pressure blood exerts against the walls of the arteries.
Synonyms
- Blood pressure monitor
- Blood pressure gauge
- Pressure sensor
