noun
- Plural of encephalogram; recordings of electrical activity in the brain, typically obtained using electrodes placed on the scalp.
Usage: Medical/scientific term; Often abbreviated as EEGs in clinical practice
Examples
- The neurologist reviewed the patient's encephalograms to check for abnormal brain activity.
- Multiple encephalograms were recorded during the sleep study to monitor brain waves throughout the night.
- Encephalograms can help diagnose epilepsy and other neurological disorders.
- The technician attached electrodes to the patient's head to obtain the encephalograms.
- Doctors compared the encephalograms from different time points to track the patient's recovery.