IMPEDANCE CARDIOGRAPHIES
\ɪmpˈiːdəns kˌɑːdɪˈə͡ʊɡɹəfɪz], \ɪmpˈiːdəns kˌɑːdɪˈəʊɡɹəfɪz], \ɪ_m_p_ˈiː_d_ə_n_s k_ˌɑː_d_ɪ__ˈəʊ_ɡ_ɹ_ə_f_ɪ_z]\
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A type of impedance plethysmography in which bioelectrical impedance is measured between electrodes positioned around the neck and around the lower thorax. It is used principally to calculate stroke volume and cardiac volume, but it is also related to myocardial contractility, thoracic fluid content, and circulation to the extremities.
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hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.