diaphemetric

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search

English

[edit]

Etymology

[edit]

Ancient Greek [Term?] (through) + [Term?] (measure)

Adjective

[edit]

diaphemetric (not comparable)

  1. (medicine, archaic) Relating to the measurement of tactile sensibility.

Usage notes

[edit]
  • Applied to Dr. John Ogle's diaphemetric compass, an instrument for this purpose resembling a pair of compasses or dividers, one leg having a dial plate at its upper extremity.