Pronunciation of 'Echocardiography'
Echocardiography is a medical imaging technique used to visualize the heart's structure and function using ultrasound waves. It is pronounced as 'ˌɛkoʊˌkɑːrdiˈɑːɡrəfi' in English.
Word Origin
The word 'echocardiography' originates from Greek roots: 'echo' meaning sound, 'cardio' meaning heart, and 'graphy' meaning recording or imaging.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A diagnostic tool that uses ultrasound waves to create images of the heart, often used to assess heart function and detect abnormalities.
Pronounced as 'EH-koh-KAR-dee-AH-gruh-fee', with stress on the third syllable. 'Echo' as in 'echo', 'cardio' as in 'cardiology', and 'graphy' as in 'photography'.