electrocardiograph
a galvanometric device that detects and records the minute differences in electric potential caused by heart action and occurring between different parts of the body: used in the diagnosis of heart disease.
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Origin of electrocardiograph
1- Also called cardiograph.
Other words from electrocardiograph
- e·lec·tro·car·di·o·graph·ic [ih-lek-troh-kahr-dee-uh-graf-ik], /ɪˌlɛk troʊˌkɑr di əˈgræf ɪk/, adjective
- e·lec·tro·car·di·o·graph·i·cal·ly, adverb
- e·lec·tro·car·di·og·ra·phy [ih-lek-troh-kahr-dee-og-ruh-fee], /ɪˌlɛk troʊˌkɑr diˈɒg rə fi/, noun
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How to use electrocardiograph in a sentence
Much that was hoped for from the electrocardiograph in the clinic has not been forthcoming.
Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension: | Louis Marshall WarfieldThe very elaborate and delicate electrocardiograph with the string galvanometer devised by Einthoven is used.
Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension: | Louis Marshall WarfieldBut the electrocardiograph was not needed to diagnose the nature of the trouble.
Star Surgeon | Alan NourseThen Jack took an electrocardiograph tracing and shook his head.
Star Surgeon | Alan Nourse
British Dictionary definitions for electrocardiograph
/ (ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈkɑːdɪəʊˌɡrɑːf, -ˌɡræf) /
an instrument for recording the electrical activity of the heart: Abbreviation: ECG
Derived forms of electrocardiograph
- electrocardiographic, adjective
- electrocardiographically, adverb
- electrocardiography (ɪˌlɛktrəʊˌkɑːdɪˈɒɡrəfɪ), noun
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Cultural definitions for electrocardiograph
[ (i-lek-troh-kahr-dee-uh-graf) ]
An instrument that records electrical activity in the heart. The electrocardiograph produces an electrocardiogram.
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