tonometer

[təˈnɑːmɪtər]
nounmasculinepl: tonometers
tonômetro
1. A medical instrument used to measure intraocular pressure in the eye, typically used to screen for glaucoma
The ophthalmologist used a tonometer to check for signs of glaucoma during the eye examination.
O oftalmologista usou um tonômetro para verificar sinais de glaucoma durante o exame oftalmológico.
2. Any instrument designed to measure tension or pressure in a body part or substance
The dentist employed a tonometer to assess the tension in the patient's jaw muscles.
O dentista usou um tonômetro para avaliar a tensão nos músculos da mandíbula do paciente.
The tonometer is a standard diagnostic tool in both American and Brazilian ophthalmology. In Brazil, tonometry (tonometria) is an essential part of routine eye exams, particularly for patients over 40 or those with family history of glaucoma. The term is purely technical and used exclusively in medical contexts by healthcare professionals and is not part of everyday vernacular language.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
pressure gaugemanometerapplanation tonometerrebound tonometer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tonômetro
Standard medical term used in ophthalmology clinics throughout Brazil
Portugal
tonómetro
Portuguese spelling variant, commonly used in Portuguese medical facilities
Medical English
tonometer
Specialized term primarily used in ophthalmological and medical contexts

Related Words

ophthalmologyglaucomaintraocular pressuretonometryeye examinationocular pressure
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