Electrocardiograms

/ɪˌlɛktroʊˈkɑrdioʊˌɡræmz/ noun

Definition

Plural of electrocardiogram; multiple recordings of the heart's electrical activity.

Etymology

Plural form of electrocardiogram, formed by adding -s. Used when referring to multiple heart recordings or comparing tracings from different patients or time periods.

Kelly Says

Doctors often compare multiple electrocardiograms taken at different times to see how a patient's heart condition is changing—it's like having a timeline of your heart's electrical health.

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