electrogoniometry

noun

The use of an electrogoniometer, especially for diagnosing problems with gait

OriginEnglish goniometry ← Ancient Greek μέτρον (métron) ← Proto-Indo-European *meh₁- →
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Meanings

nounelectrogoniometry (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe use of an electrogoniometer, especially for diagnosing problems with gait

    Therefore, the purpose of the study was to describe the frequency and duration of daily physical activities of TKR subjects during a 12-hour day using electrogoniometry.

    2015 August 11, Markus A. Wimmer et al., “Knee Flexion and Daily Activities in Patients following Total Knee Replacement: A Comparison with ISO Standard 14243”, in BioMed Research International, volume 2015, →DOI

Origin

  1. Frenchélectro-
  2. Ancient Greekἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron)
  3. Latinēlectrum
  4. Latinelectro-
  5. Englishelectro-
  6. Proto-Indo-European*ǵónu
  7. Proto-Hellenic*gónu
  8. Proto-Hellenic*gonwía
  9. Ancient Greekγωνίᾱ (gōníā)
  10. Englishgonio-
  11. Proto-Indo-European*med-
  12. Proto-Indo-European*meh₁-
  13. Ancient Greekμέτρον (métron)
  14. Englishgoniometry
  15. Englishelectrogoniometry

From electro- + goniometry.

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electrogoniometry. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/electrogoniometry

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Chicago

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