electrocardiogram
Translation
electrocardiogram
Examples
The doctor ordered an electrocardiogram for the patient.
The doctor ordered an electrocardiogram for the patient.
The electrocardiogram showed a normal heart rhythm.
The electrocardiogram showed a normal heart rhythm.
Grammar Patterns
((an electrocardiogram)) a medical test that records the heart's electrical activity The doctor ordered an electrocardiogram.
Similar Words
Synonyms: EKG, ECG
Etymology
From 'electro-' (electric) + 'cardio-' (heart, from Greek 'kardia') + '-gram' (a written record, from Greek 'gramma').
Memory Tips
Break it down: electro (electricity) + cardio (heart) + gram (a graph or writing). It's a graph of the heart's electricity.