- stabilimeter
- An instrument to measure the sway of the body when standing with feet together and usually with eyes closed. [L. stabilitas, firmness, + G. metron, measure]
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stabilimeter — /stay beuh lim i ter, stab euh /, n. stabilograph. [1905 10; < L stabil(is) STABILE + I + METER] * * * … Universalium
stabilimeter — stab·i·lim·e·ter … English syllables
stabilimeter — ˌstabəˈliməd.ə(r) noun Etymology: stability + meter : a device for measuring or indicating stability; specifically : an apparatus for recording the amplitude and frequency of the motions of an animal or child … Useful english dictionary
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stabilograph — /stay beuh leuh graf , grahf , stab euh /, n. an instrument for measuring body sway. Also called stabilimeter. [ < L stabil(is) STABILE + O + GRAPH] * * * … Universalium
stabilograph — /stay beuh leuh graf , grahf , stab euh /, n. an instrument for measuring body sway. Also called stabilimeter. [ < L stabil(is) STABILE + O + GRAPH] … Useful english dictionary
