electrocardiogram

noun

elec·​tro·​car·​dio·​gram i-ˌlek-trō-ˈkär-dē-ə-ˌgram How to pronounce electrocardiogram (audio)
: the tracing made by an electrocardiograph
also : the procedure for producing an electrocardiogram

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The information available to the voting public focuses typically on the findings of a routine physical exam, resting electrocardiogram and standard laboratory tests. Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025 This evaluation consists of an electrocardiogram (ECG) to measure the heart's electrical activity, a medical history, a physical examination, and various diagnostic tests. Rafle Fernandez, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2024 Heart function can be tracked in real time with an electrocardiogram. Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025 Whoop Life members can record an electrocardiogram, or an ECG, to detect irregular heart rhythms like AFib, high heart rate or low heart rate. Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 8 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for electrocardiogram

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of electrocardiogram was in 1895

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“Electrocardiogram.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electrocardiogram. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

Medical Definition

electrocardiogram

noun
elec·​tro·​car·​dio·​gram -ˈkärd-ē-ə-ˌgram How to pronounce electrocardiogram (audio)
: the tracing made by an electrocardiograph
also : the procedure for producing an electrocardiogram

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