apexcardiography

noun

apex·​car·​di·​og·​ra·​phy ˌā-ˌpek-ˌskärd-ē-ˈäg-rə-fē How to pronounce apexcardiography (audio)
plural apexcardiographies
: a procedure for measuring the beat in the apex region of the heart by recording movements in the nearby wall of the chest

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“Apexcardiography.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/apexcardiography. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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