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ctg

ctg

8.6
A medical test that records a baby's heart rate and the mother's womb contractions
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : cardiotocografía
  • Nurses regularly monitor the ctg readings to ensure the fetus is not in distress.

Examples

  • A suspicious ctg result may lead to further medical intervention during delivery.

  • The doctor ordered a ctg to check the baby's well-being during labor.

  • The ctg is important.

  • Don't forget your ctg results!

  • The doctor ordered a ctg to monitor the baby's heart rate and contractions during labor.

  • During the prenatal appointment, the nurse reviewed the ctg to assess the fetus's condition.

  • The ctg indicated that the baby's heart rate fluctuated normally during the examination.

Surface Forms

ctg singular
ctgs plural

Etymology

Ctg stands for the medical test cardiotocography, built from cardio- 'heart' and toco- 'birth', so it records the baby's heartbeat and the mother's contractions during labor.