Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Electroencephalography

Recording of electric currents developed in the brain by means of electrodes applied to the scalp, to the surface of the brain, or placed within the substance of the brain.

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Recording of electric currents developed in the brain by means of electrodes applied to the scalp, to the surface of the brain, or placed within the substance of the brain.

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3 entry terms
  • EEG
  • Electroencephalogram
  • Electroencephalograms

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16 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, drug effects, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, radiation effects, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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  1. E01w.370.376.300w
  2. E01w.370.405w.245w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Electroencephalography. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D004569. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D004569
  2. Electroencephalography. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electroencephalography
  3. Electroencephalography. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q179965