Electrogram

/ɪˈlɛktrəʊɡræm/ noun

Definition

A written or recorded trace showing the electrical activity of a biological tissue, especially the heart or brain.

Etymology

From electro- + gram (Greek, written record). This medical term became standard in the early 20th century as electrical recording devices advanced.

Kelly Says

An electrogram of your heart shows the precise electrical signals that make it beat—doctors can read these traces like sheet music, spotting irregular rhythms that might cause problems!

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