esophageal lead

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esophageal lead (l

1. A lead of an electrocardiograph that has an electrode inserted into the esophagus.

2. A record that is obtained from such a lead.

esophageal lead

[lēd]

1 an electrocardiographic conductor in which the exploring electrode is placed within the lumen of the esophagus. It is used to detect sizable atrial deflections as an aid in identifying cardiac arrhythmias.

Usage notes: informal.

a tracing produced by such a lead on an electrocardiograph.

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