How do you pronounce EEG electroencephalogram?
What is EEG pronunciation?
/ɪˌlektrəʊɪnˈsefələɡræm/, /ɪˌlektrəʊɪnˈkefələɡræm/ /ɪˌlektrəʊɪnˈsefələɡræm/ (abbreviation EEG) a medical test that measures and records electrical activity in the brain.
What does electroencephalogram mean?
An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test that detects electrical activity in your brain using small, metal discs (electrodes) attached to your scalp. Your brain cells communicate via electrical impulses and are active all the time, even when you’re asleep. This activity shows up as wavy lines on an EEG recording.
What is an EEG and what does it do?
An EEG is a test that detects abnormalities in your brain waves, or in the electrical activity of your brain. During the procedure, electrodes consisting of small metal discs with thin wires are pasted onto your scalp. The electrodes detect tiny electrical charges that result from the activity of your brain cells.