Electrography

/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒɡrəfi/ noun

Definition

The technique or process of recording or producing an image of electrical activity or properties.

Etymology

From electro- + graphy (Greek, process of writing or recording). This method became important in medicine and scientific research throughout the 20th century.

Kelly Says

Electrography made it possible to actually see electricity—before this, electrical activity in living organisms was theoretical, but now we could literally trace every heartbeat or brain wave on paper!

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