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manometer

/mə'nɑmɪtər/

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noun
a pressure gauge for comparing pressures of a gas
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pressure gage pressure gauge

Definition that contains manometer

diastolic pressure the blood pressure (as measured by a sphygmomanometer) after the contraction of the heart while the chambers of the heart refill with blood
systolic pressure the blood pressure (as measured by a sphygmomanometer) during the contraction of the left ventricle of the heart
tensimeter a manometer for measuring vapor pressure