emg

• Substantivo que designa o registro gráfico dos potenciais elétricos gerados pela atividade muscular, geralmente obtido por eletromiografia e usado no diagnóstico médico de distúrbios neuromusculares.

A noun referring to a graphical record of electric currents associated with muscle contractions, typically used in medical diagnostics.

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1. Electromyogram (medical test)C1formalmedical

   A visual record of the electrical activity produced by skeletal muscles, used to diagnose nerve and muscle disorders.

   Eletromiograma (exame médico)

   • The neurologist ordered an EMG to check for muscle damage.
   • His EMG results showed abnormal electrical patterns.
   • An EMG is commonly used together with nerve conduction studies.

   Sinônimoselectromyogram

2. Electromyography (technique)C1formalmedical

   The diagnostic procedure that records muscle electrical activity via needles or electrodes.

   Eletromiografia (método)

   • The doctor performed an EMG on the patient's left arm.
   • EMG testing helps differentiate between myopathy and neuropathy.
   • She felt a slight discomfort during the EMG procedure.

   Sinônimoselectromyography