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encephalogram

encephalogram

9.9
An X-ray picture of the brain made by replacing the fluid around the spine with gas to show detail
  • noun
  • /ɪnˈsɛfələˌɡræm/
  • Archaic
translation icon : pneumoencefalograma
  • Advancements in brain imaging have largely replaced the traditional encephalogram technique.

Examples

  • The doctor ordered an encephalogram to check for abnormalities.

  • Did you ever have an encephalogram done?

  • An encephalogram was performed after the patient experienced repeated seizures.

  • The neurologist studied the patient's encephalogram to detect signs of abnormal brain activity.

  • The neurologist studied the patient's encephalogram to detect signs of abnormal brain activity.

  • An encephalogram was performed after the patient experienced repeated seizures.

  • The doctor ordered an encephalogram to check for abnormalities.

Synonyms

pneumoencephalogram
vsencephalogram
  • Archaic
9.9

An X-ray of the brain made after replacing some fluid around it with gas to see details

is the general procedure replacing spinal fluid with gas to enhance contrast

Surface Forms

encephalogram singular
encephalograms plural

Morphology

encephalogram = encephalon (opaque) = encephal + gram

Formed from Greek combining elements (encephal- + -gram); these are technical morphemes unlikely to be transparent to an average B1 learner.

Etymology

The word encephalogram comes from Greek parts encephalo- meaning 'in the head' and -gram meaning 'a drawing or record', like telegram. So an encephalogram can be thought of as a 'head picture', which explains why the word was used for an X-ray image of the brain.