encephalograph

[ en-sef-uh-luh-graf, -grahf ]

noun

, Medicine/Medical.

1. an encephalogram.
2. an electroencephalograph.

encephalograph

/ -ˌɡræf; ɛnˈsɛfələˌɡrɑːf /

noun

1. short for electroencephalograph
2. any other apparatus used to produce an encephalogram

Other Words From

• en·ceph·a·lo·graph·ic [en-sef-, uh, -l, uh, -, graf, -ik], adjective
• en·cepha·lo·graphi·cal·ly adverb
• en·ceph·a·log·ra·phy [en-sef-, uh, -, log, -r, uh, -fee], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of encephalograph¹

First recorded in 1930–35; encephalo- + -graph

Example Sentences

The helmet makes contact with the skull in those spots where the probes of the encephalograph are placed.

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Carefully, they fitted the multiple electrodes of the electro-encephalograph recorder to his skull.

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Still dubious, he took a seat amid the mass of pulse generating equipment and electro-encephalograph recorders.

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The ax came down on the encephalograph and Berry burst into tears and allowed Titus to lead him away.

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Then I was subjected to further questioning while connected to a polyelectro-encephalograph.

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