palpometerとは 意味・読み方・使い方

名詞

palpometer ‎(複数形 palpometers)

1. An instrument that uses ultrasound and computer technology to automate the physician's technique of palpation to determine sensitivity of some part of the patient's body.
   • 1948, American Practitioner, volume 3-4, page 723:

     To determine the reliability of ordinary digital palpation we devised a pressure gage, or palpometer, set at a previously determined amount of weight (または pressure), to permit the application of measure palpation simulating the force generally used.

   • 1979, Dudley Cohen Dumonde, Laboratory tests in the rheumatic diseases: standardization in clinical-laboratory investigation:

     However, the use of graduated pressure machines (palpometers, dolorimeters) has never gained widespread acceptance in clinical practice.

   • 2002, Foot & Ankle International, page 199:

     At baseline pretreatment examination and at each follow-up visit, the investigator assessed each subjects pain by palpation of the affected heel using a device called a palpometer.