tonometry
IPA: tˈɑnʌmʌtri
noun
- The measurement of tension or pressure.
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Examples of "tonometry" in Sentences
- The tonometry test measures the inner pressure of the eye.
- Optometrists, who measure eye function, can do tonometry only in certain states.
- Peripheral arterial tonometry (PAT) was assessed in response to reactive hyperemia.
- On the first visit reactive hyperemia arterial tonometry (RH-PAT) measurements were performed.
- Stein J, Shuster J, Theriaque D, Silverstein J, et al. (2007) Peripheral artery tonometry demonstrates altered endothelial function in children with type 1 diabetes.
- Brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV), using arterial tonometry, and anterior cerebral blood flow (aCBF), using extracranial ultrasound, were measured in 26 participants (67-92 years).
- Measurement of endothelial function is reviewed, including catheter-based methods, venous occlusion plethysmography, high-frequency ultrasound, peripheral arterial tonometry, digital pulse amplitude tonometry, digital thermal monitoring, the
- Exhibition of Diaton tonometer to the members of American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) presents the opportunity for BiCOM to display the incomparable unique qualities of trans-palpebral and tras-scleral Diaton tonometry - tonometry through the Eyelid.
- Screening should consist of an eye examination consisting of gonioscopy (examination of the drainage angle), intraocular pressure measurement with goldmann applanation tonometry (this is much more accurate than the air puff mechanism), and is dilated optic nerve examination.
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