electrocardiography
2 synonyms for electrocardiography, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The science and practice of making electrocardiograms and interpreting them to diagnose heart conditions.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
ECG
EKG
How to use electrocardiography
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
ambulatory electrocardiography
It is a medical term, and ECG or EKG is far more common in everyday talk.
Etymology
The word was formed in English from the combining form electro- and the word cardiography.
Full origin of electrocardiography →Frequently asked questions
What is electrocardiography?
Electrocardiography is the science and practice of creating electrocardiograms and interpreting them for diagnosis.
What is the difference between ECG and EKG?
Both are abbreviations for the same thing. EKG comes from the German spelling.
How do you pronounce electrocardiography?
A common American pronunciation is ih-lek-troh-kahr-dee-AH-gruh-fee, with the main stress on the sixth syllable.
