Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Ergometry

Any method of measuring the amount of work done by an organism, usually during PHYSICAL EXERTION. Ergometry also includes measures of power. Some instruments used in these determinations include the hand crank and the bicycle ergometer.

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Any method of measuring the amount of work done by an organism, usually during PHYSICAL EXERTION. Ergometry also includes measures of power. Some instruments used in these determinations include the hand crank and the bicycle ergometer.

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  • Ergometries

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, drug effects, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, radiation effects, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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  • Exercise Test (1966-1991)
  • Exertion (1966-1991)

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  1. E05.333

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Ergometry. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D016552. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D016552
  2. Ergometry. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q67320019