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EMG (electromyograph)
EMG (electromyograph) The recording, by means of fine needles inserted into muscles, of electrical currents generated into the muscles.ÿ This is used in the diagnosis of muscle and nerve disorders.
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Diagnosis
The determination of the presence of a specific disease or infection, usually accomplished by evaluating clinical symptoms and laboratory tests.
Muscle
Tissue made up of bundles of long, slender cells that contract when stimulated.
Nerve
Tissue that conveys sensation, temperature, position information to the brain.
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EMG syndrome
The exomphalos-macroglossia-gigantism syndrome.
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Glands that secrete chemicals externally, either through a tube or duct.
ECG (electrocardiograph or cardiograph)
A tracing of the electrical activities of the heart muscles by means of an electrocardiogram, which is connected to sensors placed on the body.ÿ This procedure is used to detect and monitor suspected heart disorders.
Exercise ECG
Monitoring the electrical activity of the heart muscles while the heart is under stress, usually induced by the subject walking on a treadmill.
EEG (electroencephalograph)
A tracing of the electrical activity of the brain by means of an electroencephalograph connected to the sensors placed on the scalp.ÿ In this way, certain conditions such as epilepsy, brain tumours and other diseases or injuries to the brain can be diagnosed.
EMG (electromyograph)
Embryonic
Undeveloped, related to the embryo.
Encapsulated
Refers to a tumor that is wholly confined to a specific area, surrounded by a capsule. Localized.
Evoked potentials
The use of electrodes to measure the electrical activity of nerves. May be used as a guide during surgical removal of tumors growing around important nerves.
Extracerebral
Located outside the cerebral hemispheres.
Extradural
External (outside) to the dura mater.
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