Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

kymograph

Noun

/ˈkɪrəˌɡræf/

Definition

An instrument used for measuring and recording the motion of fluids or the pressure of gases.

Examples

The kymograph showed the intricate patterns of the subject’s heartbeat during the experiment.
Researchers utilized the kymograph to analyze the effects of different pharmaceuticals on muscle contractions.

Meaning

A kymograph provides visual representations of pressure changes over time, often used in physiological experiments to record biological functions such as heartbeats or muscle contractions.