electrocardiographnoun [ C ]
uk/iˌlek.trəˈkɑː.di.ə.ɡrɑːf //iˌlek.trəˈkɑː.di.ə.ɡræf/us/iˌlek.trəˈkɑːrdi.ə.ɡræf/abbreviation ECG specializeda machine that records the electrical activity of the heart as it beats
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- But the electrocardiograph was not needed to diagnose the nature of the trouble.
- Then Jack took an electrocardiograph tracing and shook his head.