diaphemetric

diaphemetric
diaphemetric, a.
(daɪˌæfiːˈmɛtrɪk)
[mod. f. Gr. δια- apart (dia-1) + ἁϕή touch + -metric.]
Relating to the measurement of the comparative tactile sensibility of parts.
diaphemetric compasses, ‘an instrument, consisting of a pair of compasses with a graduated scale, used for the same purpose as the æsthesiometer.’ (Syd. Soc. Lex.)
18.. in Dunglison.

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  • Diaphemetric — Di*aph e*met ric, a. [Gr. dia through + ? touch + ? measure.] (Physiol.) Relating to the measurement of the tactile sensibility of parts; as, diaphemetric compasses. Dunglison …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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