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Sphygm

Noun:

1. A type of sphygmomanometer, a device used to measure blood pressure.

Sample Sentence:

The doctor used a sphygm to get an accurate blood pressure reading.

Verb:

1. (Rare) To measure or observe someone's pulse using a sphygmomanometer.

Sample Sentence:

The nurse was trained to sphygm her patients regularly and record the results.

Adjective:

1. Pertaining to the measurement of blood pressure or pulse.

Sample Sentence:

The sphygm cuff was inflated to determine the patient's blood pressure.

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