Echocardiogram (Noun)
Meaning
A graphical image of the heart produced by an echocardiograph.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The doctor ordered an echocardiogram to assess the patient's heart function after the heart attack.
- The echocardiogram results showed that the patient had a severely damaged heart valve that needed to be replaced.
- During the echocardiogram, the technician used a special probe to send sound waves through the patient's chest and create detailed images of the heart.
- The cardiologist carefully analyzed the echocardiogram to check for any signs of heart disease or abnormalities.
- After reviewing the echocardiogram, the doctor determined that the patient's heart was functioning normally and that no further treatment was needed.