gnathodynamometer
(redirected from bite gauge)gnathodynamometer
[nath″o-di″nah-mom´ĕ-ter]an instrument for measuring the force exerted in closing the jaws.
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gnath·o·dy·na·mom·e·ter
(nath'ō-dī'nă-mom'ĕ-tĕr),A device for measuring biting pressure.
Synonym(s): bite gauge, occlusometer
[gnatho- + dynamometer]
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gnath·o·dy·na·mom·e·ter
(nath'ō-dī'nă-mom'ĕ-tĕr)A device for measuring biting pressure.
[gnatho- + dynamometer]
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
gnath·o·dy·na·mom·e·ter
(nath'ō-dī'nă-mom'ĕ-tĕr)Device for measuring biting pressure.
Synonym(s): bite gauge.
Synonym(s): bite gauge.
[gnatho- + dynamometer]
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012