encephalogram

• Substantiv, das eine medizinische Untersuchung oder Aufzeichnung der Hirnaktivität bezeichnet, nämlich die grafische Aufzeichnung der elektrischen Aktivität des Gehirns (Elektroenzephalogramm) oder eine Röntgenaufnahme des Gehirns mit Kontrastgas.

A noun referring to a medical procedure or recording of brain activity, specifically: a graphical record of electrical brain activity (electroencephalogram) or an X-ray of the brain using gas for contrast.

1. EEG recordingC1formalmedical

   A graphical record of the electrical activity of the brain, produced by an electroencephalograph.

   Elektroenzephalogramm

   • The doctor reviewed the encephalogram to check for abnormal brain activity.
   • An encephalogram is often used to diagnose epilepsy.
   • The patient's encephalogram showed normal patterns during sleep.

   Synonymeeegelectroencephalogram

2. PneumoencephalogramC2formalmedical

   An X-ray image of the brain made by replacing spinal fluid with a gas (usually oxygen) to improve contrast.

   Pneumoenzephalogramm

   • The encephalogram revealed a small tumor in the frontal lobe.
   • This type of encephalogram is rarely performed today due to modern imaging techniques.
   • The radiologist interpreted the encephalogram to identify structural abnormalities.

   Synonymepneumoencephalogram