What Does EKG Mean in a Text?
The Quick Answer
EKG means "electrocardiograph."More Observations...
EKG is an abbreviation of the German word "electrocardiography," which is the English word electrocardiogram ECG) translated into German. In English, both electrocardiogram and electrocardiograph are used interchangeably. EKG is preferred over ECG by some doctors, because it is considered less likely to be confused with an EEG (electroencephalogram), which is a test that measures the electrical activity in the brain.Image for EKG
When I write EKG, I mean this:
Electrocardiograph is an alternative spelling of electrocardiogram.
Summary of Key Points
We have summarized the key points in the table below:| EKG | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Electrocardiograph |
| Type: | Abbreviation |
| Guessability: |  2: Quite easy to guess |
| Typical Users: |  Adults and Teenagers |
Example of EKG Used in a Text
EKG
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