EEG
n. countable C1 Advanced US //ˈiɡ// eeg
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.
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.
Usage
Commonly used with the verbs 'perform', 'order', or 'undergo'.