ElectrocardiogramECG / EKG
Also called Heart tracing
CardiologyEmergency MedicineEssential
Diagnostic test recording electrical activity of the heart to detect arrhythmias, myocardial infarction, and conduction abnormalities.
Korean
심전도
체표면 전극을 이용해 심장의 전기 활동을 기록하는 검사; 부정맥·심근경색·전도 이상 진단에 필수적으로 사용됨.
French
Électrocardiogramme(ECG)
Examen diagnostique enregistrant l'activité électrique du cœur ; essentiel pour détecter les arythmies, l'infarctus et les anomalies de conduction.
Word parts
electr/oRoot(Greek) Electricitycardi/oRoot(Greek) Heart-gramSuffix(Greek) Record, image