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EEG (electroencephalograph)
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EEG (electroencephalograph)A tracing of the electrical activity of the brain by means of an electroencephalograph connected to the sensors placed on the scalp.ÿ In this way, certain conditions such as epilepsy, brain tumours and other diseases or injuries to the brain can be diagnosed.
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Brain
"That part of the central nervous system that is located within the cranium (skull). The brain functions as the primary receiver, organizer and distributor of information for the body. It has two (right and left) halves called ""hemispheres."" "
Sensors
A device, such as a photoelectric cell, that receives and responds to a signal or stimulus.
Epilepsy
Sudden and recurrent disturbances in mental function, state of consciousness, sensory activity, or movements of the body, caused by paroxysmal malfunction of cerebral nerve cells. Epilepsy includes generalized convulsions in which there is sudden unconsciousness with falling and shaking of limbs, momentary lapses of awareness, and local movements and sensations in parts of the body, as well as other types of activity that may include bizarre automatic behaviour, strange memories, illusory and hallucinatory experiences, and changes in mood.
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Exanthem
Skin rash.
Excise
To remove by cutting.
Exocrine glands
Glands that secrete chemicals externally, either through a tube or duct.
ECG (electrocardiograph or cardiograph)
A tracing of the electrical activities of the heart muscles by means of an electrocardiogram, which is connected to sensors placed on the body.ÿ This procedure is used to detect and monitor suspected heart disorders.
Exercise ECG
Monitoring the electrical activity of the heart muscles while the heart is under stress, usually induced by the subject walking on a treadmill.
EEG (electroencephalograph)
EMG (electromyograph)
The recording, by means of fine needles inserted into muscles, of electrical currents generated into the muscles.ÿ This is used in the diagnosis of muscle and nerve disorders.
Embryonic
Undeveloped, related to the embryo.
Encapsulated
Refers to a tumor that is wholly confined to a specific area, surrounded by a capsule. Localized.
Evoked potentials
The use of electrodes to measure the electrical activity of nerves. May be used as a guide during surgical removal of tumors growing around important nerves.
Extracerebral
Located outside the cerebral hemispheres.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Brain
"That part of the central nervous system that is located within the cranium (skull). The brain functions as the primary receiver, organizer and distributor of information for the body. It has two (right and left) halves called ""hemispheres."" "
Sensors
A device, such as a photoelectric cell, that receives and responds to a signal or stimulus.
Epilepsy
Sudden and recurrent disturbances in mental function, state of consciousness, sensory activity, or movements of the body, caused by paroxysmal malfunction of cerebral nerve cells. Epilepsy includes generalized convulsions in which there is sudden unconsciousness with falling and shaking of limbs, momentary lapses of awareness, and local movements and sensations in parts of the body, as well as other types of activity that may include bizarre automatic behaviour, strange memories, illusory and hallucinatory experiences, and changes in mood.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Exanthem
Skin rash.
Excise
To remove by cutting.
Exocrine glands
Glands that secrete chemicals externally, either through a tube or duct.
ECG (electrocardiograph or cardiograph)
A tracing of the electrical activities of the heart muscles by means of an electrocardiogram, which is connected to sensors placed on the body.ÿ This procedure is used to detect and monitor suspected heart disorders.
Exercise ECG
Monitoring the electrical activity of the heart muscles while the heart is under stress, usually induced by the subject walking on a treadmill.
EEG (electroencephalograph)
EMG (electromyograph)
The recording, by means of fine needles inserted into muscles, of electrical currents generated into the muscles.ÿ This is used in the diagnosis of muscle and nerve disorders.
Embryonic
Undeveloped, related to the embryo.
Encapsulated
Refers to a tumor that is wholly confined to a specific area, surrounded by a capsule. Localized.
Evoked potentials
The use of electrodes to measure the electrical activity of nerves. May be used as a guide during surgical removal of tumors growing around important nerves.
Extracerebral
Located outside the cerebral hemispheres.
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