Asked by Michael Lasorsa on Jun 06, 2024
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In the term sphygmomanometer,the combining form sphygm/o means:
A) pulse.
B) artery.
C) blood.
D) thin.
Sphygmomanometer
A device used to measure blood pressure, consisting of an inflatable cuff to restrict blood flow, and a mercury or aneroid manometer to measure the pressure.
Sphygm/o
A prefix related to the pulse, used in terms denoting something measured by the pulse.
- Gain insight into the critical value of blood pressure evaluations and the devices implemented for their measurement.
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Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The combining form sphygm/o refers to the pulse, as in sphygmomanometer, a device used to measure blood pressure through the pulsations of the arteries.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the critical value of blood pressure evaluations and the devices implemented for their measurement.