electroretinogram

noun

elec·​tro·​ret·​i·​no·​gram i-ˌlek-trō-ˈre-tə-nə-ˌgram How to pronounce electroretinogram (audio)
: a graphic record of electrical activity of the retina used especially in the diagnosis of retinal conditions

Examples of electroretinogram in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web To test this hypothesis, Hodos used a pattern electroretinogram laboratory test on birds—specifically, American kestrels. Byian Mount, Fortune, 22 Nov. 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of electroretinogram was in 1931

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“Electroretinogram.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electroretinogram. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

electroretinogram

noun
elec·​tro·​ret·​i·​no·​gram -ˈret-ᵊn-ə-ˌgram How to pronounce electroretinogram (audio)
: a graphic record of electrical activity of the retina used especially in the diagnosis of retinal conditions

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