noun
- a record or graph of the electrical activity produced by muscles, obtained using an electromyograph
Usage: medical/scientific term; often abbreviated as EMG
Examples
- The doctor ordered an electromyogram to diagnose the patient's muscle weakness.
- An electromyogram can detect abnormal electrical signals in damaged muscles.
- The electromyogram showed increased activity during the muscle contraction test.
- Athletes sometimes use electromyograms to analyze their muscle performance.
- The neurologist reviewed the electromyogram to rule out nerve damage.