/mhw>, n. [ Gr. &unr_; (see Æsthesia) + -meter. ] An instrument to measure the degree of sensation, by determining at how short a distance two impressions upon the skin can be distinguished, and thus to determine whether the condition of tactile sensibility is normal or altered. [ 1913 Webster ]
[さめる, sameru] (v1, vi) (1) to wake; to wake up; (2) to become sober; to sober up; to regain consciousness (e.g. after anaesthesia); (3) to come to one's senses; to be disillusioned; (P)