encephalogram

Other forms: encephalograms

Definitions of encephalogram

1. noun

   a graphical record of electrical activity of the brain; produced by an electroencephalograph
   synonyms: EEG, electroencephalogram

   type of:

   graph, graphical record

   a visual representation of the relations between certain quantities plotted with reference to a set of axes
2. noun

   an X ray of the brain made by replacing spinal fluid with a gas (usually oxygen) to improve contrast
   synonyms: pneumoencephalogram

   type of:

   X ray, X-ray, X-ray photograph, X-ray picture, roentgenogram, x-ray

   a radiogram made by exposing photographic film to X rays; used in medical diagnosis