echocardiograph [ek-oh-kahr -dee-uh -graf, -grahf]
Word Origin
an instrument employing reflected ultrasonic waves to examine the structures and functioning of the heart. Show More
Origin of echocardiograph Related forms ech·o·car·di·o·graph·ic [ek-oh-kahr-dee-uh -graf -ik] /ˌɛk oʊˌkɑr di əˈgræf ɪk/ ech·o·car·di·o·graph·i·cal , adjective ech·o·car·di·o·graph·i·cal·ly , adverb ech·o·car·di·og·ra·phy [ek-oh-kahr-dee-og -ruh -fee] /ˌɛk oʊˌkɑr diˈɒg rə fi/ noun Dictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for echocardiography examination of the heart using ultrasound techniques Show More
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echocardiography in Medicine echocardiography [ĕk′ō-kär′dē-ŏg′ rə-fē]
The use of ultrasound in the diagnosis of cardiovascular lesions and in recording the size, motion, and composition of various cardiac structures. ultrasound cardiography Show More
Related forms ech′o•car′ di•o•graph′ (-ə-grăf′ ) n. ech′o•car′di•o•graph′ ic adj. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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