ESTHESIOMETER
\ˌɛsθiːzɪˈɒmɪtə], \ˌɛsθiːzɪˈɒmɪtə], \ˌɛ_s_θ_iː_z_ɪ__ˈɒ_m_ɪ_t_ə]\
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By William R. Warner
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland
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An instrument for determining the degree of acuteness of tactile discrimination. It consists essentially of two movable points, which, being placed upon the skin, are approximated until the two tactile sensations afforded by them are blended into one, and but a single point is felt. [Gr.]
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.