manometry
Measuring internal pressures
Manometry is the measurement of pressure, especially in body cavities or organs.
Medical manometry tests assess pressure in the esophagus, rectum, or other passages to diagnose conditions like acid reflux or swallowing disorders: The gastroenterologist ordered esophageal manometry to evaluate her difficulty swallowing.
Relating to pressurized liquids
- hydrostaticOf fluid pressure at rest
- mercuryLiquid metallic element
- waterClear essential liquid
- liquidFree-flowing substance
column · displacement · density · viscosity · oil · glycerin · saline · tube
Standard of measurement
- mmHgPressure measurement unit
- torrPressure measurement unit
- pascalSI pressure unit
- psi23rd Greek letter
kilopascal · millibar · atmosphere · hydrostatic · differential · absolute · vacuum · transducer
Arterial pressure measuring instrument
- esophagealOf the swallowing passage
- gastricOf the stomach
- intracranialWithin the skull
- anorectalOf the rear opening
sphincter · catheter · tonometry · endoscopy · cardiac · pulmonary · respiratory · hypertension
Adjusting for measurement accuracy
- transducerEnergy form converter
- sensorInput-detecting device
- catheterInserted medical drainage tube
- readoutDisplayed recorded data
precision · accuracy · monitoring · recording · data · detection · quantification · perfusion
Using pressurized gas
- airwayPassage for breath
- respiratoryRelated to breathing organs
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
- leakEscape through a breach
inflation · pressure-volume · compliance · resistance · flow
hydraulic
Relating to pressurized liquids
- hydrostaticOf fluid pressure at rest
- mercuryLiquid metallic element
- waterClear essential liquid
liquid · column · displacement · density · viscosity · oil · glycerin · saline · tube · reservoir
gauge
Standard of measurement
psi · kilopascal · millibar · atmosphere · hydrostatic · differential · absolute · vacuum · transducer · aneroid
sphygmomanometer
Arterial pressure measuring instrument
- esophagealOf the swallowing passage
- gastricOf the stomach
- intracranialWithin the skull
anorectal · sphincter · catheter · tonometry · endoscopy · cardiac · pulmonary · respiratory · hypertension · glaucoma
calibration
Adjusting for measurement accuracy
- transducerEnergy form converter
- sensorInput-detecting device
- catheterInserted medical drainage tube
readout · precision · accuracy · monitoring · recording · data · detection · quantification · perfusion · multichannel
pneumatic
Using pressurized gas
- airwayPassage for breath
- respiratoryRelated to breathing organs
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
leak · inflation · pressure-volume · compliance · resistance · flow