biophotometer

noun

bio·​pho·​tom·​e·​ter ˌbī-ō-fō-ˈtäm-ət-ər How to pronounce biophotometer (audio)
: an instrument for measuring the rate and efficiency of dark adaptation of the eye used especially in detecting vitamin A deficiency

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“Biophotometer.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/biophotometer. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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