1. The measurement of work performed by muscles or the body, especially during physical exercise.
Usage: Medical and scientific term; Often used in exercise physiology and clinical testing

Examples

• The doctor used ergometry to assess the patient's cardiovascular fitness.
• Ergometry testing helps determine how efficiently muscles use energy during exercise.
• The athlete underwent ergometry evaluation before training for the marathon.
• Ergometry data showed improvement in the patient's exercise tolerance after rehabilitation.
• Sports scientists rely on ergometry to measure athletic performance objectively.