echocardiogram

American  

[ek-oh-kahr-dee-uh-gram] / ˌɛk oʊˈkɑr di əˌgræm /

noun

1. a graphic record produced by an echocardiograph.

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echocardiogram British  

/ ˌɛkəʊˈkɑːdɪəʊˌɡræm /

noun

1. a visual display or record produced using echocardiography

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echocardiogram Scientific  

/ ĕk′ō-kär′dē-ə-grăm′ /

1. An ultrasound image of the heart that demonstrates the size, motion, and composition of cardiac structures and is used to diagnose various abnormalities of the heart, including valvular dysfunction, abnormal chamber size, congenital heart disease, and cardiomyopathy.

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Etymology

Origin of echocardiogram

First recorded in 1975–80; echo + cardiogram

Example Sentences

In my book “Failure to Treat,” I wrote about the denial of an exercise echocardiogram for one patient and how those delays in care proved catastrophic.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

I recently had an ultrasound and an echocardiogram, and today I’m going to the pulmonologist for breathing tests—spirometry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

Patients may or may not have symptoms when their heart is not pumping effectively, and doctors may not order an echocardiogram or other diagnostic test to check ejection fraction unless there are symptoms.

From Science Daily • Dec. 4, 2024

"According to the diagnosis and echocardiogram of a trusted doctor of the prison, she has been in need of emergency transfer to the heart and lung centre for urgent medical care."

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2023

She formed a foundation that organizes EKG and echocardiogram screenings at Indiana schools.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 6, 2023