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1. (n.) tonometer
an instrument for measuring the frequencies of tones, as a tuning fork.

2. tonometer
any of various instruments for measuring intraocular pressure or blood pressure.

Etymology: (1715–25)

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1. (noun) tonometer
measuring instrument for measuring tension or pressure (especially for measuring intraocular pressure in testing for glaucoma)

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1. (noun) tonometer
an instrument for determining the rate of vibrations in tones

2. (noun) tonometer
an apparatus for studying and registering the action of various fluids and drugs on the excised heart of lower animals

3. (noun) tonometer
an instrument for measuring tension, esp. that of the eyeball

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