plethysmography Synonyms
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plethysmography Meaning
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plethysmography (n.)
The study, by means of the plethysmograph, of the variations in size of a limb, and hence of its blood supply.
plethysmography Sentence Examples
- Impedance plethysmography measures changes in electrical impedance to monitor blood flow.
- Photoplethysmography uses light absorption to assess blood volume changes.
- Venous occlusion plethysmography involves inflating a cuff to obstruct blood flow and measure vascular function.
- Air plethysmography utilizes changes in air pressure to evaluate lung function.
- Respiratory plethysmography measures respiratory effort and airflow resistance.
- Acoustic plethysmography employs sound waves to detect changes in tissue volume.
- Hepatic plethysmography assesses liver blood flow by measuring changes in organ size.
- Strain plethysmography records changes in limb circumference to monitor vascular responses.
- Electroencephalography combined with plethysmography can provide insights into brain-body interactions.
- Plethysmography techniques are widely employed in medical research and clinical practice to study cardiovascular, respiratory, and neurological functions.
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The study, by means of the plethysmograph, of the variations in size of a limb, and hence of its blood supply.
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Impedance plethysmography measures changes in electrical impedance to monitor blood flow.
Photoplethysmography uses light absorption to assess blood volume changes.
Venous occlusion plethysmography involves inflating a cuff to obstruct blood flow and measure vascular function.
Air plethysmography utilizes changes in air pressure to evaluate lung function.
