Definition of Ballistocardiograph

1. Noun. A medical instrument that measures the mechanical force of cardiac contractions and the amount of blood passing through the heart during a specified period by measuring the recoil of the body as blood is pumped from the ventricles.

Exact synonyms: Cardiograph
Group relationships: Cardiac Monitor, Heart Monitor
Generic synonyms: Medical Instrument

Medical Definition of Ballistocardiograph

1. Instrument for taking a ballistocardiogram, consisting either of a moving table suspended from the ceiling, or of an apparatus that rests upon the patient's body, usually on the shins, together with a graphic recording system. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ballistocardiograph

ballistic fingerprinting
ballistic galvanometer
ballistic identification
ballistic knife
ballistic missile
ballistic missiles
ballistic pendulum
ballistic trajectory
ballistic vest
ballistic vests
ballistical
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ballistics
ballistite
ballistocardiogram
ballistocardiograph (current term)
ballistocardiography
ballistophobia
ballistæ
ballium
balliums
balljoint
ballmaker
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ballon
ballonet
ballonets
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