noun

electrocardiography

ih-lek-troh-kahr-dee-AH-gruh-fee

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Electrocardiography (noun) means the science and practice of making electrocardiograms and interpreting them to diagnose heart conditions. Example: “The nurse trained in electrocardiography before joining the cardiology unit.”

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technical The science and practice of making electrocardiograms and interpreting them to diagnose heart conditions.

"The nurse trained in electrocardiography before joining the cardiology unit."

"Electrocardiography is often one of the first tests done when a patient reports chest pain."

"The course covers the basics of electrocardiography for new technicians."

How to use electrocardiography

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe practice of recording and reading the heart's electrical activity to help diagnose problems.

When to use it

It is a medical term, and ECG or EKG is far more common in everyday talk.

Memory tip

Electrocardiography is the practice, while an electrocardiogram is the recording it produces.

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ambulatory electrocardiography

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

The word was formed in English from the combining form electro- and the word cardiography.

Origin: English

Synonyms

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ECG EKG

Related words

EKG cardiogram

Rhymes for electrocardiography

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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.

What is the meaning of electrocardiography?

"electrocardiography" (noun) means the science and practice of making electrocardiograms and interpreting them to diagnose heart conditions.

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