Definition

A visual record that shows the sounds made by the heart, created using special equipment that captures and amplifies these sounds.

Example

The doctor reviewed the phonocardiogram to check for any unusual heart sounds.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a phonocardiogram?

No, what is that?

It's a graphic record of heart sounds, often used by doctors.

That sounds interesting! I didn't know they could visualize heart sounds.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Phonocardiogram → It is formed from "phono-" (from Greek "phonē", meaning sound), "cardio-" (from Greek "kardia", meaning heart), and "-gram" (from Greek "gramma", meaning something written or recorded). The word refers to a recording of the sounds made by the heart.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sound' ('phono-') coming from the 'heart' ('cardio-') that is 'recorded' ('-gram'). This helps you remember that a phonocardiogram is a recording of heart sounds.

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