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EKG
This term is a common medical abbreviation for electrocardiogram. In clinical settings, it is used interchangeably with ECG, though EKG is more prevalent in North American English to avoid confusion with other medical terms starting with C.
As a technical medical term, it is typically used in a neutral, diagnostic register. It refers specifically to the recording of electrical activity rather than the interpretation of the results, although in casual conversation, patients often use it to refer to the entire testing process.
Meanings
Examples
He felt a sharp pain in his chest so the doctor ordered an immediate ekg.
The technician attached the electrodes for the ekg.
The technician attached the electrodes for the ekg.