How do you spell Electrocardiogram?
Correct spelling
electrocardiogram
Remember: electro-cardio-gram — electric heart writing, each part flows naturally together
Why is electrocardiogram spelled this way?
From Greek elektron (amber, source of electricity) + kardia (heart) + gramma (writing). An electrical writing of the heart — the ECG or EKG. One of the longest common medical terms.
Common misspellings of electrocardiogram
electrocardiagromelectrocardiogramelectocardiogramelectrocardigram
Example
The doctor ordered an electrocardiogram to check for any irregularities in her heart rhythm.