Neurothesiometer
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Neurothesiometer is a noun meaning A device that is used for the determination of vibration sensitivity threshold on parts of the body.
Meaning
A device that is used for the determination of vibration sensitivity threshold on parts of the body.
Example Sentences
Vibration perception thresholds (VPT) examination, is an example of absolute sensory testing, using different devices, such as a neurothesiometer, or case IV device, and provides more objective information, and is more sensitive and specific for detecting changes in sensory nerve function, than qualitative clinical vibration sense testing (VQT).
Word Forms
- neurothesiometers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include biothesiometer, esthesiometer, biothesiometry, kinesthesiometer, tactometer, algometer.
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