electroencephalogram

noun

elec·​tro·​en·​ceph·​a·​lo·​gram i-ˌlek-trō-in-ˈse-f(ə-)lə-ˌgram 

: the tracing of brain waves made by an electroencephalograph

Examples of electroencephalogram in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

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Kids Definition

electroencephalogram

noun

elec·​tro·​en·​ceph·​a·​lo·​gram i-ˌlek-trō-en-ˈsef-ə-lə-ˌgram 

: 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 

: the tracing of brain waves made by an electroencephalograph