Definition

A device that records changes in pressure or motion, often used in medical settings to track things like blood pressure or muscle tension.

Example

The doctor used a kymograph to monitor the patient's blood pressure during the procedure.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a kymograph in action?

No, I haven't! What does it do?

It records changes in pressure, like blood flow, on a rotating drum.

That sounds really interesting! I’d love to see one.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Kymograph → It is formed from "kyma" (from Greek, meaning wave) and "graph" (from Greek "grapho", meaning to write or record). The word describes a device that records waveforms, particularly in the context of physiological measurements.

Memory Tip

Imagine a device that 'writes' ('graph') the 'waves' ('kyma') of movement or sound — that's what a kymograph does.

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