EEG
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/ˌiː.iːˈdʒiː/
brain activity record
Etymology
Etymology Information
'EEG' originates from the German term 'Elektroenzephalogramm', where 'elektro-' meant 'electric', 'enzephalo-' referred to 'brain', and '-gramm' meant 'record'.
Historical Evolution
'Elektroenzephalogramm' was adopted into English as 'electroencephalogram', abbreviated as 'EEG'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a record of brain's electrical activity', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a test that detects electrical activity in the brain using small, flat metal discs (electrodes) attached to the scalp.
The doctor recommended an EEG to assess the patient's brain activity.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41