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  1. 1. n. An instrument for multiplying copies of a writing; a manifold writer; a copying machine. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. In bibliography, a collection of different works, either by one or several authors. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. An instrument for detecting deceptive statements by a subject, by measuring several physiological states of the subject, such as pulse, heartbeat, and sweating. The instrument records these parameters on a strip of paper while the subject is asked questions designed to elicit emotional responses when the subject tries to deceive the interrogator. Also called lie detector Source: opted
  4. 4. n. a medical instrument that records several physiological processes simultaneously (e.g., pulse rate and blood pressure and respiration and perspiration) Source: wordnet
  5. 5. 1. An instrument for multiplying copies of a writing; a manifold writer; a copying machine. 2. In bibliography, a collection of different works, either by one or several authors. Brande & C. Source: webster
  6. 6. Pertaining to, or employed in, polygraphy; as, a polygraphicinstrument. Source: adambom
  7. 7. n:100 n. a medical instrument that records several physiological processes simultaneously (e.g., pulse rate and blood pressure and respiration and perspiration) Source: ecdict

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