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electromyogram

electromyogram

1 9.1
A test that records the electrical signals from muscles when they move
  • noun
  • /ˌɛlɛkˈtrɒmɪəˌɡræm/
  • Specialized
: electromiograma
  • Ideally, the biopsy should be taken from the contralateral electromyogram (EMG) proven group of muscle or from the involved muscle group identified by magnetic resonance imaging.
  • electromyogram (EMG)

Examples

  • The relationship between the surface electromyogram (EMG) of a contracting muscle and the mechanical state of the muscle has been an interesting research topic for several decades.

    Academic text (1996)

  • Electromyograms were recorded of subjects walking with different kinds of AK prostheses, using the methods previously reported (24, 25).

    Academic text (1995)

  • "We have to have another electromyogram for a basis for comparison," Dr. Pinsky said.

    Fiction book (1993)

  • What about EMG electromyogram for amazing muscle tension?

  • To date, biocontrol systems have used electroencephalogram and electromyogram signals.

    Academic text (2002)

  • The electromyogram recorded from submaximal voluntary muscle activity changes with muscle fatigue.

    Academic text (1997)

  • "We've got all the data," Dr. Pinsky announced profoundly after completing the electromyogram.

    Fiction book (1993)

  • The doctor reviewed the patient's electromyogram to assess the health of their muscles during contraction.

  • An electromyogram can help diagnose muscle disorders by measuring the electrical activity of the muscles.

  • After conducting the electromyogram, the technician explained the findings to the patient.

Synonyms

EMG
vselectromyogram
  • Specialized
2 6.9

A test that records the electrical signals from muscles to find muscle or nerve problems

is the recorded display of muscle electrical activity during contraction

Surface Forms

electromyogram singular
electromyograms plural

Morphology

electromyogram = myogram (semi-transparent) = electro + myo + gram

The word is built from a recognizable technical base, but the specialized medical meaning of the prefixed form still requires domain knowledge.

Etymology

Electromyogram breaks into electro- 'electric', myo- 'muscle', and -gram 'record', the last part like in telegram. So an electromyogram is a 'record of muscle electric activity', which is why doctors use it to show how muscles and nerves are working.