A device for studying bladder function by measuring capacity, sensation, intravesical pressure, and residual urine. ... Origin: cysto-+ G. Metron, measure ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(sis-tom´ә-tәr) an instrument for studying the neuromuscular mechanism of the bladder by means of measurements of pressure and capacity.
Type: Term Pronunciation: sis-tom′ĕ-ter Definitions: 1. A device for studying bladder function by measuring capacity, sensation, intravesical pressure, and residual urine.
a device for determining the reaction of the urinary bladder to increased internal pressure.