Electroencephalogram
(noun)
- A graphical representation of the electrical activity of the brain, recorded by electrodes attached to the scalp and used in the diagnosis of various brain disorders.
- An EEG.
Origin:
From electro- + encephalo- + -gram.
Examples:
- The doctor performed an electroencephalogram to diagnose the patient's seizures.
- The electroencephalogram showed abnormal brain activity in the patient.
- The electroencephalogram was used to monitor the brain activity during the surgery.
- The study analyzed the electroencephalogram data to understand the brain's electrical activity.
- The patient's electroencephalogram results showed evidence of sleep disturbances.