EKG

1. electrocardiogram.

2. electrocardiograph.

EKG

abbreviation

1. electrocardiogram

2. electrocardiograph

EKG

1. Abbreviation of electrocardiogram

Word History and Origins

Origin of EKG¹

< German E ( lectro ) k ( ardio ) g ( ramme )

Example Sentences

Jail staff, the suit alleges, also ignored that Orso was wearing a portable EKG monitor prescribed by his cardiologist and suffered from several heart ailments at the time.

From Los Angeles Times

I’m worried about a heart attack, so I order an EKG.

From Salon

The state protocol called for the nitrogen gas to flow for at least 15 minutes or “five minutes following a flatline indication on the EKG, whichever is longer,”

From Seattle Times

The nitrogen will be administered through the mask for at least 15 minutes or “five minutes following a flatline indication on the EKG, whichever is longer,” according to the state protocol.

From Seattle Times

The nitrogen would be administered for at least 15 minutes or “five minutes following a flatline indication on the EKG, whichever is longer,” according to the state protocol.

From Seattle Times