Electroencephalograph

Pronunciation: /ˈɪɫɛktˈɹoʊnˈsɛpˈheɪɫoʊˈɡɹæf/

Electroencephalograph (noun)

  1. A medical device that records electrical signals from the brain and shows them as patterns on a screen or paper.

Examples

  • The electroencephalograph records brain wave patterns during sleep.
  • A technician connects the electroencephalograph to the patient’s scalp.