Electromyographic

/ɪˌlɛktroʊˌmaɪəˈɡræfɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or produced by an electromyograph or electromyography; involving the recording of electrical muscle activity.

Etymology

From electromyograph + -ic (suffix forming adjectives). Became standard medical terminology in the mid-20th century.

Kelly Says

When a doctor orders 'electromyographic testing,' they're looking for electrical signals in your muscles that might reveal hidden nerve damage that wouldn't show up on any other test.

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