noun
- plural of manometry; measurements of pressure using a manometer, especially in medical contexts to assess pressure within body cavities or organs
Usage: medical; technical
Examples
- The doctor ordered several manometries to evaluate the patient’s esophageal function.
- Anorectal manometries help diagnose disorders of the pelvic floor muscles.
- The laboratory specializes in performing various manometries for gastrointestinal conditions.
- Results from the manometries indicated abnormal pressure patterns in the digestive tract.
- Multiple manometries were conducted to monitor changes in bladder pressure over time.