Esthesiometry
Translation of "esthesiometry" into Russian
esthesiometry
NounUK
/ɛsˌθiːziˈɒmətri/
US
/ɛsˌθiːziˈɑːmətri/
esthesiometry
esthesiometries pl
Esthesiometry is used to measure the sensitivity of the skin.
Эстезиометрия используется для измерения чувствительности кожи.
Definitions
esthesiometry
NounUK
/ɛsˌθiːziˈɒmətri/
US
/ɛsˌθiːziˈɑːmətri/
The measurement of sensory discrimination, especially the ability to perceive touch or pressure.
The doctor used esthesiometry to assess the patient's tactile sensitivity after the surgery.
The quantitative assessment of tactile sensibility to various stimuli such as pressure, vibration, temperature, or pain.
Advances in esthesiometry have enabled more precise mapping of nerve damage following injury.