Definition of Tonometry

1. Noun. The measurement of intraocular pressure by determining the amount of force needed to make a slight indentation in the cornea.


Definition of Tonometry

1. n. The act of measuring with a tonometer;

Definition of Tonometry

1. Noun. The measurement of tension or pressure. ¹

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Definition of Tonometry

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Medical Definition of Tonometry

1. This is procedure which measures the pressure inside the eyes. This is a screening test for glaucoma. This test is performed by an ophthalmologist. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tonometry

tonnish
tono-
tonoclonic
tonoclonic spasm
tonofibril
tonofibrils
tonofilament
tonofilaments
tonogenesis
tonograph
tonography
tonometer
tonometers
tonometric
tonometries
tonometry (current term)
tonophant
tonoplast
tonoplast intrinsic protein
tonoplasts
tonoscillograph
tonotopic
tonotopically
tonotropic
tonous
tonqua bean
tonqua beans
tonquin bean
tonquin beans
tons

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