noun
EKG
EKG (noun) means an electrocardiogram — a test that records the electrical activity of the heart; also written ECG. Example: “The doctor ordered an EKG to check for irregular heartbeats.”
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An electrocardiogram — a test that records the electrical activity of the heart; also written ECG.
"The doctor ordered an EKG to check for irregular heartbeats."
How to use EKG
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA heart-monitoring test, same thing as an ECG.
UK vs US
EKG is more common in American English; ECG is standard in British English.
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ecg
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Etymology
From German Elektrokardiogramm, still used in English as an alternative to the more common abbreviation ECG.
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What does “EKG” mean?
The word “EKG” means an electrocardiogram — a test that records the electrical activity of the heart; also written ECG. In plain terms, a heart-monitoring test, same thing as an ECG.
How do you use “EKG” in a sentence?
Here is “EKG” used in a sentence: “The doctor ordered an EKG to check for irregular heartbeats.”
What part of speech is “EKG”?
“EKG” is a noun.
Where does the word “EKG” come from?
The word “EKG” comes from German. From German Elektrokardiogramm, still used in English as an alternative to the more common abbreviation ECG.
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