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cardiogram

 

[ ˈkɑːr.dɪ.oʊ.ɡræm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical measurement

A cardiogram is a record of the electrical activity of the heart over a period of time. It is obtained using an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) machine that translates the heart's complex signals into a visual representation. The cardiogram helps healthcare professionals diagnose various heart conditions, assess heart health, and monitor the heart's response to treatments or medications. It is commonly used in hospitals and clinics for cardiac evaluations.

Synonyms

ECG, EKG, electrocardiogram

Examples of usage

  • The cardiogram revealed irregular heart rhythms.
  • Doctors analyzed the patient's cardiogram for abnormalities.
  • A clear cardiogram is crucial for assessing heart health.

Translations

Translations of the word "cardiogram" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cardiograma

🇮🇳 कार्डियोग्राम

🇩🇪 Kardiogramm

🇮🇩 kardiogram

🇺🇦 кардіограма

🇵🇱 kardiogram

🇯🇵 心電図

🇫🇷 cardiogramme

🇪🇸 cardiograma

🇹🇷 kardiyogram

🇰🇷 심전도

🇸🇦 رسم القلب

🇨🇿 kardiogram

🇸🇰 kardiogram

🇨🇳 心电图

🇸🇮 kardiogram

🇮🇸 hjartaferill

🇰🇿 кардиограмма

🇬🇪 კარდიოგრამა

🇦🇿 kardioqrafiya

🇲🇽 cardiograma

Etymology

The word 'cardiogram' originates from the Greek roots 'kardia', meaning heart, and 'gramma', meaning something written or drawn. The concept of recording heart activity can be traced back to the late 19th century when the first electrocardiograms were developed. An early pioneer in this field, Willem Einthoven, invented the string galvanometer, which could accurately record the electrical impulses of the heart. This breakthrough in technology set the foundation for modern cardiology. Over the years, as technology advanced, the methods and machines used to record cardiac activity evolved, leading to the development of portable devices and digital technologies. Today, cardiograms are an essential tool in diagnosing and monitoring cardiovascular diseases globally.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,144, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.