Definition

A record or graph that shows the electrical activity of the heart over time, used to help diagnose heart conditions.

Example

The doctor reviewed the cardiogram to check for any irregularities in the patient's heart rhythm.

Conversation

I just got my results back from the doctor, and they showed my cardiogram is normal.

That's great news! It must be a relief to hear that.

Yeah, I was a bit worried about my heart health.

Totally understandable, but it's good to know everything is fine!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cardiogram → It is formed from "cardio-" (from Greek "kardia", meaning heart) and "-gram" (from Greek "gramma", meaning something written or recorded). The word "cardiogram" refers to a written or recorded representation of the heart's activity.

Memory Tip

Think of 'heart' ('cardio-') and something 'written' ('-gram') — a cardiogram is a record of the heart's activity.

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