electrodermal

adjective

elec·​tro·​der·​mal i-ˌlek-trō-ˈdər-məl How to pronounce electrodermal (audio)
: of or relating to electrical activity in or electrical properties of the skin

Examples of electrodermal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Pixel Watch 2 adds the Fitbit Sense 2’s continuous electrodermal activity (cEDA) and skin temperature sensors. Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 5 Oct. 2024 Moreover, this advanced smart scale also takes an ECG during your morning weigh-in and measures your electrodermal activity (an indicator of stress levels) while gathering more common metrics such as your body fat percentage and weight. PCMAG, 24 July 2024 Moreover, the base of the scale offers other unique features, with the ability to calculate an electrodermal activity score and vascular age (an indicator of heart health). PCMAG, 24 July 2024 There is also a continuous electrodermal activity sensor, which can measure stress, and an ECG reading is possible with these sensors, too. Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 4 Oct. 2023 See all Example Sentences for electrodermal 

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Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of electrodermal was in 1935

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“Electrodermal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electrodermal. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

electrodermal

adjective
elec·​tro·​der·​mal i-ˌlek-trō-ˈdər-məl How to pronounce electrodermal (audio)
: of or relating to electrical activity in or electrical properties of the skin
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