Word
EEG
Phoneticseeg
/ˈiɡ/
Definition
n. Stands for electroencephalogram. A medical test that records the electrical activity of your brain using small metal discs attached to your head.
n. Abbreviation for electroencephalogram. A non-invasive diagnostic procedure that records electrical activity in the brain via electrodes placed on the scalp.
Examples
“The doctor ordered an EEG to check for seizures.”
“During the EEG, the patient was asked to remain still while the machine recorded their brainwave patterns.”
“Neurologists often utilize an EEG to differentiate between epileptic seizures and other types of neurological events that may mimic them in clinical presentation.”
Examples
simple
“The doctor ordered an EEG to check for seizures.”
contextual
“During the EEG, the patient was asked to remain still while the machine recorded their brainwave patterns.”
complex
“Neurologists often utilize an EEG to differentiate between epileptic seizures and other types of neurological events that may mimic them in clinical presentation.”
Usage
Commonly used with the verbs 'perform', 'order', or 'undergo'.
Real-World Examples
“The scientists are testing technologies provided by manufacturers in 10 demonstrators from various application areas, including medical diagnostic systems such as EEG devices, smart wound dressings and wearable sensors.” “Researchers used machine learning to analyze EEG recordings from about 7,000 adults and found that an older-than-expected “brain age” was tied to a sharply higher dementia risk.”