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gnathodynamometer /gnatho·dy·na·mom·e·ter/ (nath″o-di″nah-mom´ĕ-ter) an instrument for measuring the force exerted in closing the jaws.

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A device for measuring biting pressure. Also called bite gauge.

gnathodynamometer

[nā′thōdī′nəmom′ətər]

Etymology: Gk, gnathos + dynamis, force, metron, measure

an instrument used for measuring the biting pressure of the jaws of an individual. Also called occlusometer.

gnathodynamometer [nath″o-di″nah-mom´ĕ-ter]

an instrument for measuring the force exerted in closing the jaws.

gnathodynamometer (nath´ōdī´n

mom´

tur),

n an instrument used for measuring biting pressure.

gnathodynamometer, bimeter,

n a gnathodynamometer equipped with a central bearing point of adjustable height.

gnathodynamometer

an instrument for measuring the force exerted in closing the jaws.

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