echocardiogram

[ ek-oh-kahr-dee-uh-gram ]

noun

1. a graphic record produced by an echocardiograph.

echocardiogram

/ ˌɛkəʊˈkɑːdɪəʊˌɡræm /

noun

1. a visual display or record produced using echocardiography

echocardiogram

/ ĕk′ō-kär′dē-ə-grăm′ /

1. An ultrasound image of the heart that demonstrates the size, motion, and composition of cardiac structures and is used to diagnose various abnormalities of the heart, including valvular dysfunction, abnormal chamber size, congenital heart disease, and cardiomyopathy.

Word History and Origins

Origin of echocardiogram¹

First recorded in 1975–80; echo + cardiogram

Example Sentences

"Most importantly, our system can be used to objectively assess function of the organ prior to transplant including the ability to perform echocardiograms, compared to assessment of function in the donor."

From Science Daily

By doing full system health check-ups on all of our athletes; blood work, echocardiograms, maybe even MRIs.

From BBC

Eventually, she was diagnosed with arrhythmia and had an echocardiogram.

From BBC

"According to the diagnosis and echocardiogram of a trusted doctor of the prison, she has been in need of emergency transfer to the heart and lung centre for urgent medical care."

From BBC

It did not elaborate on what conditions Mohammadi suffered from, though it described her as receiving an echocardiogram of her heart.

From Seattle Times