Definition of Tachistoscope

1. Noun. Scientific instrument used by psychologists; presents visual stimuli for brief exposures.

Exact synonyms: T-scope
Generic synonyms: Scientific Instrument

Definition of Tachistoscope

1. n. An apparatus for exposing briefly to view a screen bearing letters or figures. It is used in studying the range of attention, or the power of distinguishing separate objects in a single impression.

Definition of Tachistoscope

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Medical Definition of Tachistoscope

1. An instrument to determine the shortest time an object must be exposed in order to be perceived. Origin: G. Tachistos, very rapid, fr. Tachys, rapid, + skopeo, to view (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tachistoscope

tachhydrite
tachina
tachina fly
tachinid
Tachinidae
tachinids
tachism
tachisme
tachismes
tachisms
tachist
tachiste
tachistes
tachistesthesia
tachistoscope (current term)
tachistoscope (current term)
tachistoscopes
tachistoscopic
tachists
tacho
tachogram
tachogram
tachograph
tachograph
tachography
tachometer
tachometer
tachometers
tachos
tachs

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