phonocardiograph
[fo″no-kahr´de-o-graf″] the instrument used in phonocardiography to record heart sounds.
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pho·no·car·di·o·graph
(fō'nō-kar'dē-ō-graf), An instrument, using microphones, amplifiers, and filters, for graphically recording the heart sounds, which are displayed on an oscilloscope or analog tracing.
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phonocardiograph
(fō′nə-kär′dē-ə-grăf′)n. An instrument consisting of microphones and recording equipment used to monitor and record heart sounds and murmurs.
pho′no·car′di·o·graph′ic adj.
pho′no·car′di·og′ra·phy (-ŏg′rə-fē) n.
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pho·no·car·di·o·graph
(fō'nō-kahr'dē-ō-graf) An instrument, using microphones, amplifiers, and filters, for graphically recording the heart sounds, which are then displayed on an oscilloscope or analogue tracing.
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phonocardiograph
An instrument that converts heart sounds, especially heart murmurs, into a permanent graphic record for analysis.Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005