goniometer

English

Etymology

gonio- + -meter

Noun

goniometer (plural goniometers)

  1. A device used to measure the angles of joints commonly used in orthopedics and physical therapy.
  2. A device used to measure the angles of crystals.
  3. A radio direction finder.
  4. (medicine) An arthrometer (device for measuring the arc or range of mobility of a joint).

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