aesthesiometer Meaning, Definition & Usage

Æs*the`si*om"e*ter, Es*the`si*om"e*ter noun (Also<

• AEsthesiometer
• Æsthesiometer
• Esthesiometer

)

Etymology

Gr. (see Æsthesia) + -meter.

Definitions

1. An instrument to measure the degree of sensation, by determining at how short a distance two impressions upon the skin can be distinguished, and thus to determine whether the condition of tactile sensibility is normal or altered.