Associations to the word «Tonometry»

Wiktionary

TONOMETRY, noun. The measurement of tension or pressure.

Dictionary definition

TONOMETRY, noun. The measurement of intraocular pressure by determining the amount of force needed to make a slight indentation in the cornea.

Wise words

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