1. an instrument that records variations in pressure, motion, or sound by tracing a continuous line on a moving surface
Usage: scientific instrument; medical

Examples

• The kymograph recorded the patient’s blood pressure changes throughout the procedure.
• Scientists used a kymograph to measure the vibrations in the laboratory.
• The old kymograph in the physiology lab still produced accurate tracings.
• Researchers analyzed the kymograph data to understand the heart’s rhythm patterns.
• The kymograph’s rotating drum captured continuous measurements over time.
• Medical students learned to interpret kymograph recordings of muscle contractions.