Definition

A device that measures and records the movements of the chest while breathing.

Example

The doctor used a pneumograph to monitor the patient's breathing patterns during the test.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a pneumograph?

No, what is it?

It's a device that records chest movements during breathing.

That sounds interesting! I could use one to monitor my breathing exercises.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pneumograph → It is formed from "pneumo-" (from Greek "pneuma", meaning breath or air) and "-graph" (from Greek "grapho", meaning to write or record). The word "pneumograph" refers to a device that records breathing or air flow.

Memory Tip

Think of 'breath' ('pneuma') being 'written down' ('graph') — that's how a pneumograph records breathing.

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