Cardiopneumograph

/ˌkɑrdiəˈnjuːməˌɡræf/ noun

Definition

A device that simultaneously records the heart's electrical activity and breathing patterns to measure their coordination.

Etymology

From Greek 'kardia' (heart) + 'pneuma' (breath) + 'graph' (to write, record). This medical instrument emerged with modern cardiac monitoring technology.

Kelly Says

A cardiopneumograph is like a combo recorder for your heart and lungs—doctors use it to see if your breathing and heartbeat are properly synchronized, which matters hugely for sleep apnea and heart patients.

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