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Electrocardiogram

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Electrocardiogram

Abbreviation:
ECG or EKG

Definition:
A recording of the electrical activity of the heart measured by placing multiple (3 to 10) electrodes on the surface of the skin.




Posted: Saturday, March 19, 2016
Last updated: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
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