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
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An electrocardiogram looks at the electrical conduction through the heart.
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Other parts of Bethesda North’s correction plan included teaching staff, including new hires, to interpret electrocardiogram results, to escalate care for the cardiac monitoring unit when necessary and log every step in the escalation process in real time.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 17 July 2025
Heart function tests: Your healthcare provider may order an echocardiogram, electrocardiogram, and Holter monitor to examine your heart's function.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 8 June 2025
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Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 26 June 2025
The Ring 2 also has a newer, bigger suite of health features that add women’s cycle tracking, FDA-cleared Afib detection, electrocardiogram capabilities, and insights by Kira+, Circular’s AI wellness assistant.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 8 Mar. 2025
Other parts of Bethesda North’s correction plan included teaching staff, including new hires, to interpret electrocardiogram results, to escalate care for the cardiac monitoring unit when necessary and log every step in the escalation process in real time.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 17 July 2025
Heart function tests: Your healthcare provider may order an echocardiogram, electrocardiogram, and Holter monitor to examine your heart's function.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 8 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for electrocardiogram
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“Electrocardiogram.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electrocardiogram. Accessed 9 Aug. 2025.
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electrocardiogram
noun
elec·tro·car·dio·gram
-ˈkärd-ē-ə-ˌgram
: the tracing made by an electrocardiograph
also
: the procedure for producing an electrocardiogram
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