instrument for measuring length
An instrument, such as calipers with a scale attachment, for measurement of newborn infants. ... Origin: G. Mekos, length, + metron, measure ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: mē-kom′ĕ-tĕr Definitions: 1. An instrument, such as calipers with a scale attachment, for measurement of newborn infants.