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electrophysiology

American  
[ih-lek-troh-fiz-ee-ol-uh-jee] / ɪˌlɛk troʊˌfɪz iˈɒl ə dʒi /

noun

  1. the branch of physiology dealing with the electric phenomena associated with the body and its functions.


electrophysiology British  
/ ɪˌlɛktrəʊˌfɪzɪˈɒlədʒɪ /

noun

  1. the branch of medical science concerned with the electrical activity associated with bodily processes

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Origin of electrophysiology

First recorded in 1880–85; electro- + physiology

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ICE catheters provide real-time, high-resolution imaging of the heart during electrophysiology procedures, according to Medtronic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Worldwide operational sales increased 5.6% year-over-year in the third quarter, fueled by electrophysiology and wound closure products.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

When Georg Ammer, first author of the study, tested new electrophysiology equipment, he chose LPi cells as 'test objects' and was suddenly confronted with completely unexpected measurement results.

From Science Daily • Oct. 2, 2023

In Yartsev and Zhang's 2019 synchrony experiment, they used wireless electrophysiology and other technology to track bats' behavior and brain activity for about 100 minutes at a time.

From Scientific American • Jun. 16, 2023

“People should be reassured that coffee is safe and part of a healthy diet,” said Kistler, the head of clinical electrophysiology research at the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute in Melbourne.

From Washington Post • Mar. 22, 2023

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