ergograph

ergograph
An instrument for recording the amount of work done by muscular contractions, or the amplitude of contraction. [ergo- + G. grapho, to write]
- Mosso e. an instrument consisting of pulleys, weights, and a recording lever, which is used to obtain a graphic record of flexion of a finger, hand, or arm.

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er·go·graph 'ər-gə-.graf n an apparatus for measuring the work capacity of a muscle
er·go·graph·ic .ər-gə-'graf-ik adj

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n.
an apparatus for recording the work performed by the muscles of the body when undergoing activity. Ergographs are useful for assessment of the capabilities of athletes undergoing training.

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er·go·graph (urґgo-graf) [ergo- + -graph] an instrument for recording work done in muscular exertion. ergographic adj

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