Electroencephalography

/ɪˌlɛk.tɹoʊ.ɛnˌsɛf.əˈlɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ noun

A neuroimaging method that records electrical activity of the brain through electrodes placed on the scalp, measuring brain waves.

From Greek 'elektron' (amber/electricity) + 'enkephalos' (brain) + 'graphia' (writing). Writing the brain's electricity. Abbreviated EEG.

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