electroencephalogram

noun

elec·​tro·​en·​ceph·​a·​lo·​gram i-ˌlek-trō-in-ˈse-f(ə-)lə-ˌgram How to pronounce electroencephalogram (audio)
: the tracing of brain waves made by an electroencephalograph

Examples of electroencephalogram in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Perri’s setup begins with a headset that measures the electrical activity in her brain, known as an electroencephalogram (EEG for short). Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2024 Microsoft monitored brain activity of 14 participants in the study using an electroencephalogram (EEG). Jamie Friedlander Serrano, Washington Post, 29 June 2024 Abril’s escape was captured by a video camera connected to an electroencephalogram (EEG machine) near his hospital bed, Placer County Deputy District Attorney David Tellman wrote in court documents filed in September 2023. Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 27 June 2024 Some detect neurons’ electrical activity with entirely external electroencephalogram (EEG) arrays placed over a subject’s head. Lauren Leffer, Scientific American, 7 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for electroencephalogram 

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First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of electroencephalogram was in 1934

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“Electroencephalogram.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electroencephalogram. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

electroencephalogram

noun
elec·​tro·​en·​ceph·​a·​lo·​gram i-ˌlek-trō-en-ˈsef-ə-lə-ˌgram How to pronounce electroencephalogram (audio)
: the tracing of brain waves that is made by an electroencephalograph

Medical Definition

electroencephalogram

noun
elec·​tro·​en·​ceph·​a·​lo·​gram -in-ˈsef-ə-lə-ˌgram How to pronounce electroencephalogram (audio)
: the tracing of brain waves made by an electroencephalograph

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