diaphemetric

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek διά (diá, “through”) + ἁφή (haphḗ, “sense of touch”) + -metric.

Adjective

diaphemetric (not comparable)

1. (medicine, archaic) Relating to the measurement of tactile sensibility.

Usage notes

• Applied to Dr. John Ogle's diaphemetric compass, an instrument for this purpose resembling a pair of compasses or dividers, one leg having a dial plate at its upper extremity.