encephalogram
encephalogram · encephalograms
An image of the brain obtained by encephalographyAn image of the brain obtained by encephalography.
Meaning
1 sensesAn image of the brain obtained by encephalography.
More definitions
- an X ray of the brain made by replacing spinal fluid with a gas (usually oxygen) to improve contrast
- a graphical record of electrical activity of the brain; produced by an electroencephalograph
Translations
3 languagesOrigin
From encephalo- + -gram.From encephalo- + -gram.
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Forms
plural: encephalograms| Singular | encephalogram |
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Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- an X ray of the brain made by replacing spinal fluid with a gas (usually oxygen) to improve contrast:pneumoencephalogram
- a graphical record of electrical activity of the brain; produced by an electroencephalograph:electroencephalogramEEG