Definition of goniometer in English:
goniometer
noun ˌɡəʊnɪˈɒmɪtəˌɡoʊniˈɑmədər
An instrument for the precise measurement of angles, especially one used to measure the angles between the faces of crystals.
Example sentencesExamples
- On the photograph that was later printed, lines were drawn between the markers and the horizontal floor to create intersecting lines that could be measured by a goniometer.
- Measuring the femoral tibial angle with a goniometer is a more accurate way to quantify angulation.
- Angular resolved spectra of surface samples were obtained using a homemade goniometer.
- We constructed a goniometer to measure angularly resolved light scattering.
- Range of motion was measured with a goniometer, and the side-to-side differences for extension and flexion were calculated.
Derivatives
adjectiveˌɡəʊnɪəˈmɛtrɪkˌɡoʊniəˈmɛtrɪk
The randomized controlled trial is monitoring patients' physiological responses to yoga as determined from blood and saliva samples, lung function tests and goniometric (joint motion) measurements.
Example sentencesExamples
- In addition to strength measurements, goniometric measurements of knee extension were made at each time interval.
- One examiner assessed and documented glenohumeral range of motion using standard goniometric techniques.
- Standard guidelines described by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons were used for goniometric measurements.
- However, obtaining reliable goniometric measure on a child is often a challenge.
adjectiveˌɡəʊnɪəˈmɛtrɪk(ə)l
Next to the usual scales for multiplication and division, the goniometrical scales were included not much later.
Example sentencesExamples
- For example, you can set up your own exchange rates and indexes, manage goniometrical functions, or switch between radians and degrees.
- This method is based on goniometrical system, which consists of several meters.
noun ˌɡəʊnɪˈɒmətriˌɡoʊniˈɑmətri
In goniometry, carefully prepared suspensions of cells are needed to avoid the effects of multiple scattering.
Example sentencesExamples
- Unfortunately, the faces are not suitable for goniometry.
- Range of movement in the elbow deteriorated less in the direct access group but goniometry measurements can be imprecise.
Origin
Mid 18th century: from French goniomètre, from Greek gōnia 'angle' + French -mètre '(instrument) measuring'.
Definition of goniometer in US English:
goniometer
nounˌɡoʊniˈɑmədərˌɡōnēˈämədər
An instrument for the precise measurement of angles, especially one used to measure the angles between the faces of crystals.
Example sentencesExamples
- On the photograph that was later printed, lines were drawn between the markers and the horizontal floor to create intersecting lines that could be measured by a goniometer.
- We constructed a goniometer to measure angularly resolved light scattering.
- Angular resolved spectra of surface samples were obtained using a homemade goniometer.
- Range of motion was measured with a goniometer, and the side-to-side differences for extension and flexion were calculated.
- Measuring the femoral tibial angle with a goniometer is a more accurate way to quantify angulation.
Origin
Mid 18th century: from French goniomètre, from Greek gōnia ‘angle’ + French -mètre ‘(instrument) measuring’.