electrocardiogram
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5.5
- noun
- /ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈkɑːrdiəˌɡræm/
- Specialized
:
electrocardiograma
- An electrocardiogram was recorded at randomization and at the end of the study.
- electrocardiogram (ECG)
- electrocardiogram showed
- 12-lead electrocardiogram
We, we load up a simple electrocardiogram and this flight surgeons can look at the, you know, your, your heartbeat while you're doing the spacewalk.
- We, we load up a simple electrocardiogram and this flight surgeons can look at the, you know, your, your heartbeat while you're doing the spacewalk.
Examples
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That's why we're taking this electrocardiogram.
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After my check-up, the nurse showed me the results of my electrocardiogram, which indicated a healthy heart.
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I would like to do another electrocardiogram on you.
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The doctor was called; the electrocardiogram machine was brought in.
Fiction book (1996) -
As anyone who has ever had an electrocardiogram knows, patients must lie down, relax, and remain still during measurement.
Academic text (2011) -
On examination, she had signs of PAH, and the electrocardiogram showed right heart strain.
Academic text (1992) -
Electrocardiogram, serum chemistry, and complete blood count did not show any abnormalities.
Academic text (2014) -
His electrocardiogram shows chaotic supraventricular rhythm, not immediately life-threatening, but definitely severely abnormal.
Fiction book (1994) -
An abnormal electrocardiogram and echocardiogram showed an old anterior myocardial infarction in one father.
Academic text (2003) -
His electrocardiogram showed widespread T wave abnormalities and leftward axis deviation (QTc 439 ms).
Academic text (2003)
Synonyms
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3.9
A test that records the heart's electrical signals
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4.5
A record that shows the heart's electrical activity
Surface Forms
Morphology
electrocardiogram = electro + cardio + gram
The parts are formally meaningful in scientific morphology, but the term is specialized and not fully transparent for many learners.
Etymology
The word electrocardiogram comes from three parts: electro- 'electricity', cardio- 'heart', and -gram 'a written record', as in telegram. So an electrocardiogram is a record that shows the heart's electrical activity and helps doctors check a person's heartbeat.