echocardiographnoun [ C ]
/ˌek.əʊˈkɑː.di.ə.ɡræf//ˌek.oʊˈkɑːr.di.ə.ɡræf/UK specializedan echocardiogram
also echocardiograph machine, /ˌek.əʊˈkɑː.di.ə.ɡræf məˈʃiːn//ˌek.oʊˈkɑːr.di.ə.ɡræf məˈʃiːn/a machine used for doing tests:
Both groups were hooked up to the echocardiograph and measurements were taken.
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- An echocardiograph shows dilatation of the left ventricle in the acute phase.
- He's not doing too well, is he? I think we need an echocardiograph.
- They check out the lower part of the aorta when they're doing an echocardiograph.
- South-West Durham Health Authority agreed an echocardiograph would be invaluable in investigating heart complaints.
- Recently there was the official launch of a new appeal to raise £175,000 for a heart-monitoring echocardiograph machine.
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