Electroretinogram

/ɪˌlɛktroʊˈrɛtənəɡræm/ noun

Definition

A recording of the electrical activity produced by the retina of the eye in response to light stimulation.

Etymology

From electro- (electricity) + retino- (relating to the retina, from Medieval Latin retina) + -gram (recording, from Greek gramma 'written character'). Developed in the early 20th century.

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An electroretinogram can detect eye diseases before you even notice vision problems, because it picks up electrical changes in the retina's light-sensing cells—it's like reading your eye's hidden electrical signals to catch problems early.

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