ergometric

/ɜrɡəˈmɛtrɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or measured by an ergometer; measuring the amount of work done by an organism in terms of oxygen consumption

“The ergometric test measured the athlete’s endurance and stamina.”

2. noun

a measure of the amount of work done by an organism in terms of oxygen consumption

“The doctor used an ergometric reading to determine the patient’s exercise capacity.”

3. noun

a device for measuring the amount of work done by an organism in terms of oxygen consumption

“The ergometric machine was used to test the athlete’s cardiovascular fitness.”

Synonyms

  • ergometrical
  • metabolic

Antonyms

  • anaerobic