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magnetoencephalogram

American  
[mag-nee-toh-en-sef-uh-luh-gram] / mægˌni toʊ ɛnˈsɛf ə ləˌgræm /

noun

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

Other Word Forms

  • magnetoencephalography noun

Etymology

Origin of magnetoencephalogram

magneto- + encephalogram

Example Sentences

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

From Salon

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

From Nature

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