parturiometer|pɑːtjʊərɪˈɒmɪtə(r)| [irreg.f. L. parturīre(see next) + -ometer.] (See quot.) 1890in Cent.Dict.1893Syd. Soc.Lex., Parturiometer, Leaman's... An instrument for indicating the effective movement of the advancing part of the ovum or fœtus at any moment during parturition.