Letter M

Manometry

The measurement of pressure using a device called a manometer.

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

Anal manometry, the measurement of the pressure generated by the anal sphincter, is used to evaluate anal incompetence and fecal incontinence.

A blood pressure cuff is a familiar form of sphygmomanometer

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