HealthAugust 30, 2026

dynamometry

dye-nuh-MOM-uh-tree

Definition

The scientific measurement of muscular power or force, specifically the use of a device to measure the strength of a muscle or muscle group.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'dynamis' (force or power) and 'metron' (measure), the term evolved to describe the process of measuring force, commonly applied in clinical settings for physical assessment.

In the news

In the study, clinicians used hand dynamometry as a simple, accessible way to measure muscle strength and determine how it predicts cancer patient survival compared to advanced imaging.

Muscle Health Emerges as Key Predictor of Cancer Patient Outcomes

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