phonocardiograph

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noun

pho·​no·​car·​dio·​graph -ˌgraf How to pronounce phonocardiograph (audio)
: an instrument used for producing a graphic record of heart sounds and consisting of microphones, an amplifier, and recording equipment

phonocardiography

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noun

pho·​no·​car·​di·​og·​ra·​phy -ˌkärd-ē-ˈäg-rə-fē How to pronounce phonocardiography (audio)
plural phonocardiographies
: the recording of heart sounds by means of a phonocardiograph

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“Phonocardiograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/phonocardiograph. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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