electrocardiogram

noun

elec·​tro·​car·​dio·​gram i-ˌlek-trō-ˈkär-dē-ə-ˌgram 

: the tracing made by an electrocardiograph

also : the procedure for producing an electrocardiogram

Examples of electrocardiogram in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Over the following weeks, Young underwent additional testing, including electrocardiograms, ultrasounds and a bone marrow biopsy. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026

An electrocardiogram is not intended to replace a medical history or physical evaluation. — Torie Bosch, STAT, 18 July 2026

Diagnostics as basic as blood tests, ultrasounds, or electrocardiograms cannot currently be performed in Cuba due to the lack of basic services. — Sarah Moreno july 1, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026

The landmark Second Chance Act requires all students participating in high school sports for the first time to get an electrocardiogram screening and receive results showing they are cleared for sports. — Martha Lopez-Anderson, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for electrocardiogram

• echocardiogram
• abraham
• anagram
• cablegram
• cofferdam
• dendrogram
• diagram
• diaphragm
• epigram
• hexagram
• histogram
• hologram

Medical Definition

electrocardiogram

noun

elec·​tro·​car·​dio·​gram -ˈkärd-ē-ə-ˌgram 

: the tracing made by an electrocardiograph

also : the procedure for producing an electrocardiogram