Encephalogram (Noun)
Meaning 1
An X ray of the brain made by replacing spinal fluid with a gas (usually oxygen) to improve contrast.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A graphical record of electrical activity of the brain; produced by an electroencephalograph.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The doctor studied the encephalogram to determine the cause of the patient's seizures.
- The encephalogram showed abnormal brain activity in the patient who had been in a coma for weeks.
- The electroencephalograph machine produced a detailed encephalogram that helped diagnose the patient's neurological disorder.
- The researcher analyzed the encephalogram to identify patterns of brain activity associated with different cognitive tasks.
- The encephalogram revealed that the patient's brain was not showing any signs of electrical activity, indicating a possible vegetative state.