Medical Definition of SPECTROMETER. 1. : an instrument used for measuring wavelengths of light spectra. 2. â specÂ·troÂ·metÂ·ric \Ëspek-trÉ-Ëme-trik\ adjective.
It is important to denote the proband, so that the relationship to other individuals can be seen and patterns established. In most cases, the proband is the first affected family member who seeks medical attention for a genetic disorder.
Contraband(noun) illegal or prohibited traffic. Contraband(noun) goods or merchandise the importation or exportation of which is forbidden. Contraband(noun) a negro slave, during the Civil War, escaped to, or was brought within, the Union lines. Such slave was considered contraband of war.