sphygmomanometer
3 synonyms for sphygmomanometer, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An instrument with an inflatable cuff and gauge for taking a person's blood pressure.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
blood pressure gauge
blood pressure meter
blood-pressure cuff
How to use sphygmomanometer
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
use a sphygmomanometer
digital sphygmomanometer
sphygmomanometer cuff
read a sphygmomanometer
It is a formal medical term; most people just say blood pressure cuff.
Etymology
The word joins sphygmo-, meaning pulse, with manometer.
Full origin of sphygmomanometer →Frequently asked questions
What is a sphygmomanometer?
A sphygmomanometer is an instrument with an inflatable cuff and gauge for taking a person's blood pressure.
What is another name for a sphygmomanometer?
Common names include blood pressure cuff, blood pressure gauge, and blood pressure meter.
How do you pronounce sphygmomanometer?
A common American respelling is sfig-moh-muh-NOM-ih-ter, with the stress on the fourth syllable.
