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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The cardiologist recommended an electrocardiogram (EKG), but there was no reason for Chernoff to stay in the hospital to wait for it. 
ABC News, 2 Sep. 2022 For two days, an electrocardiogram measured his resting heart rate from 120 to 150 beats per minute, elevated by all the stimulants. Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2022 The Apple Watch Series 4 introduced the ability to take an electrocardiogram (ECG) in 2018. Yona Shtern, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2022 For more info: El Fureidis, Montecito, Calif. (Village Properties) Your personal devices can perform an electrocardiogram and export the results to your doctor. CBS News, 19 May 2022 For a few moments afterward, the beeps of an electrocardiogram machine were the only sounds in the room. New York Times, 23 Oct. 2021 In the follow-up electrocardiogram, though, unusual signs began to appear. Theo Mackie, The Arizona Republic, 14 Jan. 2022 An electrocardiogram will be applied to monitor his heart. Josh Dulaney, USA TODAY, 19 Nov. 2021 Paramedic Alec Newby got into the back and hooked the patient up to a blood pressure cuff; a pulse oximeter, which measures heart rate and blood oxygen saturation; and an electrocardiogram, which records the heart's electrical activity. Helen Santoro, CNN, 17 Dec. 2021 See More
ABC News, 2 Sep. 2022 For two days, an electrocardiogram measured his resting heart rate from 120 to 150 beats per minute, elevated by all the stimulants. Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2022 The Apple Watch Series 4 introduced the ability to take an electrocardiogram (ECG) in 2018. Yona Shtern, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2022 For more info: El Fureidis, Montecito, Calif. (Village Properties) Your personal devices can perform an electrocardiogram and export the results to your doctor. CBS News, 19 May 2022 For a few moments afterward, the beeps of an electrocardiogram machine were the only sounds in the room. New York Times, 23 Oct. 2021 In the follow-up electrocardiogram, though, unusual signs began to appear. Theo Mackie, The Arizona Republic, 14 Jan. 2022 An electrocardiogram will be applied to monitor his heart. Josh Dulaney, USA TODAY, 19 Nov. 2021 Paramedic Alec Newby got into the back and hooked the patient up to a blood pressure cuff; a pulse oximeter, which measures heart rate and blood oxygen saturation; and an electrocardiogram, which records the heart's electrical activity. Helen Santoro, CNN, 17 Dec. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
1895, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
electrocardiogram
noun
elec·tro·car·dio·gram -ˈkärd-ē-ə-ˌgram
: the tracing made by an electrocardiograph
also : the procedure for producing an electrocardiogram