Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cardiograph
noun
ˈkärdēəˌɡraf
Definition
A device that records electrical activity of the heart over a period of time.
Examples
- The cardiograph displayed the patient’s heart rate on a monitor.
- Doctors use a cardiograph to examine the functioning of the heart.
- During the stress test, the cardiograph provided crucial data about the heart’s response.
Meaning
It is used to monitor heart conditions and diagnose heart diseases.
Synonyms
- electrocardiogram (ECG)
- heart monitor
- cardiac graph
