nounmasculinepl: tonometers
tonômetro
1. A medical instrument used to measure intraocular pressure in the eye to detect glaucoma
The ophthalmologist used a tonometer to check the patient's eye pressure during the routine examination.
O oftalmologista usou um tonômetro para verificar a pressão ocular do paciente durante o exame de rotina.
2. An instrument that measures tension or pressure in body tissues or organs
The specialized tonometer helped the physician assess the muscular tension in the affected area.
O tonômetro especializado ajudou o médico a avaliar a tensão muscular na área afetada.
The tonometer is a standard diagnostic tool in both Brazilian and American ophthalmology. In Brazil, eye pressure screening is commonly performed during routine medical exams, particularly for individuals over 40 or with family history of glaucoma. The term 'tonômetro' is universally understood in medical and clinical contexts throughout Portuguese-speaking countries.
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