electromyography

electromyography
A technique for evaluating and recording the activation signal of muscles.
Syn: EMG

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  • electromyography — n. production and study of electromyograms (graphic records of the electrical activity of muscles) …   English contemporary dictionary

  • electromyography — [ɪˌlɛktrə(ʊ)mʌɪ ɒgrəfi] noun the recording of the electrical activity of muscle tissue by means of electrodes. Derivatives electromyogram noun electromyograph noun electromyographic adjective electromyographically adverb …   English new terms dictionary

  • electromyography — n. continuous recording of the electrical activity of a muscle by means of electrodes inserted into the muscle fibres. The tracing is displayed on an oscilloscope. The technique is used for diagnosing various nerve and muscle disorders and… …   The new mediacal dictionary

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