Encephalographic

/ˌɛnsɛfəloʊˈɡræfɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or produced by an encephalograph; describing the recording or imaging of brain structure and electrical activity.

Etymology

From encephalograph + -ic (adjective suffix), creating the adjectival form for things related to brain recording instruments.

Kelly Says

When a doctor orders 'encephalographic studies,' they're using a term that traces back to the first electrical recordings of the brain over a century ago.

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