noun
- a diagnostic image of the heart produced by ultrasound waves, used to examine the structure and function of the heart and its valves
Usage: medical term; commonly abbreviated as echo
Examples
- The doctor ordered an echocardiogram to check for heart valve problems.
- An echocardiogram uses sound waves to create a moving picture of the heart.
- The patient underwent an echocardiogram to assess heart function after the surgery.
- The cardiologist reviewed the echocardiogram results with the patient.
- An echocardiogram is a non-invasive way to diagnose certain heart conditions.