stadiometer
noun
sta·di·om·e·ter
ˌstād-ē-ˈäm-ət-ər
: a device for measuring height that typically consists of a vertical ruler with a sliding horizontal rod or paddle which is adjusted to rest on the top of the head
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“Stadiometer.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/stadiometer. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.
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