The word "necrometer" is spelled with a silent "n" at the beginning, which is common in English words with Greek origins. The correct spelling of the word is [nek-roh-me-ter], with the stress on the second syllable. It is a device used to measure the amount of electric current flowing through a dead body, commonly used in forensic investigations. The spelling and pronunciation of this word may be confusing to some, but knowing the correct spelling is important in the field of forensic investigation.
An instrument for measuring a dead body or any of its parts or organs.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.