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Willem Einthoven

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Willem Einthoven, born on May 21, 1860, was a Dutch physiologist and physician. He is best known for inventing the first practical electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) in 1903. Einthoven's pioneering work in cardiovascular physiology greatly advanced the field of cardiology and contributed significantly to the understanding of heart diseases.

Sense 1: Noun

Willem Einthoven refers to the individual itself.

Example sentence: As a tribute to his groundbreaking contributions, the annual biography of Willem Einthoven was released last month.

Sense 2: Adjective

When used as an adjective, Willem Einthoven describes things related to or inspired by the works or inventions of Willem Einthoven.

Example sentence: The Willem Einthoven book series provides an in-depth understanding of the development of electrocardiography.

Sense 3: Verb

As a verb, Willem Einthoven represents the act of using an electrocardiogram machine or method to monitor heart activity.

Example sentence: The doctor decided to Einthoven the patient to assess any potential irregularities in heart rhythm.

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