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manometry, manoscopy (s) (noun), manometries, manoscopies (pl)
1. Measurement of the pressure of gases or fluids by means of a manometer.
2. The measurement of pressure using a device called a manometer.
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anal manometry (s) (noun), anal manometries (pl)
The measurement of the pressure generated by the anal sphincter, which is used to evaluate anal incompetence and fecal incontinence.
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esophageal manometry (s) (noun), esophageal manometries (pl)
The measurement of intraesophageal pressures at one or more sites by intraluminal pressure-sensitive instruments.

Esophageal manometry is done to measure muscle pressure and movements in the esophagus in the evaluation of achalasia.

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