electroencephalogram

noun

elec·​tro·​en·​ceph·​a·​lo·​gram i-ˌlek-trō-in-ˈse-f(ə-)lə-ˌgram How to pronounce electroencephalogram (audio)
: the tracing of brain waves made by an electroencephalograph

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To measure their synapses, the researchers used transcranial magnetic stimulation and electroencephalogram tests. Hunter Boyce, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026 Interestingly, the device maintained a stable electroencephalogram (EEG) signal collection despite the harsh rigors of space. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026 The machine would use a pen to physically scribble waves with peaks and troughs onto paper scrolling at a rate of 1 centimeter per second to create an electroencephalogram (EEG). Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025 To reach its conclusion, the team collected electroencephalogram (EEG) data, which measures the brain's electrical activity, from 30 participants who took part in a simulated driving experience. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for electroencephalogram

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1934, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of electroencephalogram was in 1934

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electroencephalogram

noun
elec·​tro·​en·​ceph·​a·​lo·​gram i-ˌlek-trō-en-ˈsef-ə-lə-ˌgram How to pronounce electroencephalogram (audio)
: the tracing of brain waves that is made by an electroencephalograph

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electroencephalogram

noun
elec·​tro·​en·​ceph·​a·​lo·​gram -in-ˈsef-ə-lə-ˌgram How to pronounce electroencephalogram (audio)
: the tracing of brain waves made by an electroencephalograph

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