Medical Definition of Arthrometer

1. 1. An instrument for measuring angles. 2. An appliance for the static test of labyrinthine disease, which consists of a plank, one end of which may be raised to any desired height; as one end of the plank is gradually raised, the point at which a patient loses balance is noted. 3. A calibrated device designed to measure the arc or range of motion of a joint. Synonym: arthrometer, fleximeter, pronometer. Origin: G. Gonia, angle, + metron, measure (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Arthrometer

arthrogram
arthrogram
arthrography
arthrography
arthrogryposis
arthrogryposis multiplex congenita
arthrokatadysis
arthrolith
arthrolithiasis
arthrologia
arthrology
arthrolysis
arthromere
arthromere
arthromeric
arthrometer (current term)
arthrometry
arthronosos
arthropathia
arthropathia psoriatica
arthropathies
arthropathology
arthropathy
arthropathy
arthrophyma
arthroplasty
arthroplasty
arthropleura
arthropneumoradiography
arthropod

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