Echoencephalogram (Noun)
Meaning
A graphical image of the brain produced by an echoencephalograph.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The doctor ordered an echoencephalogram to assess the brain damage caused by the traumatic head injury.
- The echoencephalogram revealed a significant amount of cerebral edema, which required immediate medical attention.
- After reviewing the echoencephalogram, the neurosurgeon determined that the patient needed surgery to relieve the pressure on the brain.
- The echoencephalogram was used in conjunction with other diagnostic tests to confirm the diagnosis of a brain tumor.
- The research team used the echoencephalogram to study the effects of different types of brain injuries on cerebral function.