electrocardiogram
noun
elec·tro·car·dio·gram
i-ˌlek-trō-ˈkär-dē-ə-ˌgram 
: the tracing made by an electrocardiograph
also
: the procedure for producing an electrocardiogram
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Researchers can analyze common diagnostic tools like an electrocardiogram and look at biological age that way, too.
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David Oliver, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
The device tracks electrocardiograms, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, non-invasive blood pressure, temperature, and respiration rate.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2025
In 1938, officials performed an electrocardiogram on a Utah inmate who was put to death by firing squad.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
The event includes a cardiac risk assessment, electrocardiogram, consultation with a physician and if indicated, a limited echocardiogram.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
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David Oliver, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
The device tracks electrocardiograms, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, non-invasive blood pressure, temperature, and respiration rate.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2025
In 1938, officials performed an electrocardiogram on a Utah inmate who was put to death by firing squad.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
The event includes a cardiac risk assessment, electrocardiogram, consultation with a physician and if indicated, a limited echocardiogram.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
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electrocardiogram
noun
elec·tro·car·dio·gram
-ˈkärd-ē-ə-ˌgram
: the tracing made by an electrocardiograph
also
: the procedure for producing an electrocardiogram
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