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

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For more than 80 years, scientists have analyzed human brain activity non-invasively by recording electroencephalograms (EEGs). IEEE Spectrum, 16 Mar. 2015 Slow waves can be measured using a test called an electroencephalogram (EEG). Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 12 Dec. 2024 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 See All Example Sentences for electroencephalogram

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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 27 Feb. 2025.

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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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