planimeter
/pləˈnɪmɪtə
/noun
An instrument for mechanically measuring the area of a plane figure.The leaves were then excised and their total surface area measured using a planimeter (Li-Cor area meter, model 3100, Li-Cor, USA)....
- He invented the polar planimeter, a device for measuring areas enclosed by plane curves.
- Leaves were excised, placed in damp plastic bags and transported to the laboratory where projected area was determined with a planimeter (LI - 3000A / LI - 3050A, Li-Cor).
Derivatives
planimetric
/ adjective ...- Study investigators determined when dressings were changed and evaluated the ulcer progress by planimetric evaluation of ulcer tracings.
- Planimetric volumetry is used in clinical practice when accurate volume determination of the prostate is needed.
planimetrically
- In addition, plaque was scored and also assessed planimetrically.
planimetry
/ noun ...- Measurements using direct linear area (length x width), acetate tracings, photography, planimetry with tracings, planimetry with photographs, volume calculation, and weight of Jeltrate molding were examined.
- Two computerized histology analysis methods, planimetry and densitometry, were used (illustrations of these two methods are given in Figs.3 and 5) to assess the tumor damage ratio.
- Using this method, intrarater and interrater reliability have been found to be 0.99, exceeding published figures.9 Figure 1 provides an example of an area versus time plot rendered by digital planimetry.
planimetrical
Origin
Mid 19th century: from French planimètre, from Latin planus 'level' + -mètre '(instrument) measuring'.