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Cardiograph: meaning, definitions and examples

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cardiograph

 

[ ˈkɑrdioʊˌgræf ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical device

A cardiograph is a medical instrument used for recording the electrical activity of the heart over a period of time. The output, known as an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), provides vital information regarding the heart's rhythm and function, assisting in diagnosing various cardiac conditions.

Synonyms

ECG machine, electrocardiograph

Examples of usage

  • The cardiograph displayed a normal sinus rhythm.
  • Doctors analyzed the patient's cardiograph to detect any anomalies.
  • During the stress test, the cardiograph monitored the patient's heart rate.
  • The cardiograph is essential for cardiologists in assessing heart health.

Translations

Translations of the word "cardiograph" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cardiograma

🇮🇳 कार्डियोग्राफ

🇩🇪 Kardiograph

🇮🇩 kardiograf

🇺🇦 кардіограф

🇵🇱 kardiograf

🇯🇵 心電図

🇫🇷 cardiographe

🇪🇸 cardiógrafo

🇹🇷 kardiyograf

🇰🇷 심전도

🇸🇦 تخطيط القلب

🇨🇿 kardiograf

🇸🇰 kardiograf

🇨🇳 心电图

🇸🇮 kardiograf

🇮🇸 hjartaþrýstingsmæli

🇰🇿 кардиограф

🇬🇪 კარდიოგრაფი

🇦🇿 kardioqraf

🇲🇽 cardiógrafo

Etymology

The term 'cardiograph' is derived from 'cardio-', a prefix meaning 'heart', which comes from the Greek word 'kardia', and '-graph', a suffix from Greek 'grapho', meaning 'to write'. The device itself combines advanced technology and medical knowledge, primarily developed in the early 20th century. Notably, the first practical electrocardiograph was created by Willem Einthoven in 1903, who is considered the father of electrocardiography. His innovation revolutionized the way cardiac health is assessed and paves the way for modern-day cardiology. The cardiograph became an essential tool in medical diagnosis, allowing healthcare professionals to see real-time data about heart activity. As technologies improved, cardiographs became increasingly sophisticated, utilizing computerized analysis to provide more accurate assessments.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,834, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.