magnetoencephalogram

[mag-nee-toh-en-sef-uh-luh-gram]

noun

1. a record of the magnetic field of the brain. MEG

Other Word Forms

• magnetoencephalography noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of magnetoencephalogram¹

magneto- + encephalogram

Example Sentences

There are sophisticated imaging devices that can monitor such magnetic fields, and they are used to produce a magnetoencephalogram.

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Volunteers will also complete behavioural tests and other fMRI, magnetoencephalogram and electroencephalogram protocols, so that brain structure can be further correlated with function.

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