electrocardiography

electrocardiography
The science of the preparation and diagnostic interpretation of electrocardiograms

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  • electrocardiography — n. recording of heart activity by means of an electrocardiograph …   English contemporary dictionary

  • electrocardiography — [ɪˌlɛktrəʊˌkα:dɪ ɒgrəfi] noun the measurement and recording of electrical activity in the heart using electrodes placed on the skin. Derivatives electrocardiogram noun electrocardiograph noun electrocardiographic adjective …   English new terms dictionary

  • electrocardiography — noun diagnostic procedure consisting of recording the activity of the heart electronically with a cardiograph (and producing a cardiogram) • Syn: ↑cardiography • Hypernyms: ↑diagnostic procedure, ↑diagnostic technique …   Useful english dictionary

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