electrodiagnostic
- noun
- /ɪˌlɛktrəʊˌdaɪəɡˈnɒstɪk/
- Specialized
- The doctor ordered an electrodiagnostic to help diagnose the cause of the patient's muscle weakness.
Examples
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An electrodiagnostic can reveal problems with nerve function that are not visible on standard scans.
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Before surgery, the specialist performed an electrodiagnostic to assess the patient's nerve health.
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The electrodiagnostic tests revealed nerve damage.
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Dr. Smith specializes in electrodiagnostic procedures.
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The doctor ordered an electrodiagnostic test to assess the patient's nerve function after reports of numbness.
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An electrodiagnostic procedure is commonly used to evaluate muscle disorders and nerve injuries.
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To confirm the diagnosis, the neurologist performed an electrodiagnostic on the patient's arm muscles.
Synonyms
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6.9
A test that records the electrical signals from muscles to find muscle or nerve problems
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7.1
A medical test that records the brain's electrical activity with small sensors placed on the head
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8.4
A test that records the electrical activity of muscles to find nerve or muscle problems
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6.1
A test that records the heart's electrical signals to check its activity
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9.9
A test that records electrical responses from the back of the eye to light
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8.9
A test that measures electrical signals in the back of the eye when light shines
Surface Forms
Morphology
electrodiagnostic = electrodiagnostic (semi-transparent) = electro + diagnostic
This noun use is a conversion from the adjective and its meaning is still recoverable from the adjective in a specialized medical context.
Etymology
Electrodiagnostic is a test made of electro- 'electric' and diagnostic 'to find out', so it is a medical test that records small electrical signals to see how nerves and muscles work.