Electromyographs
Nouns as in strong fondness
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Example:The procedure is called electromyographic (EMG) testing.
Definition:Of or relating to electromyography; recording the electrical activity of muscles.
Example:The doctor ordered an electromyography (EMG) to assess the patient's condition.
Definition:The process of recording and analyzing the electrical activity produced by skeletal muscles.
Example:The patient underwent both an electromyography (EMG) and a nerve conduction study (NCS).
Definition:A test used to assess the health of a person's nerves and the muscles they control, often performed alongside an EMG.
Example:During the operation, neuromuscular monitoring was used in conjunction with electromyography (EMG).
Definition:The continuous observation of the functioning of nerves or muscles, often used during surgery.
Example:The patient’s myoelectric prostheses would provide more natural movement after the surgery.
Definition:Prosthetic devices that use electrical signals generated by muscle activity for their operation.
Example:The biopotential amplification was crucial for accurately interpreting the EMG data.
Definition:The process of increasing the amplitude of tiny electrical potentials, often used in EMG to detect activity.
Example:The sural nerve testing was part of the comprehensive neuromuscular assessment.
Definition:A specific type of EMG used to evaluate the sural nerve, often done to diagnose distal lower leg neuropathy.
Example:The patient was referred for a needle EMG to diagnose the neuromuscular disorder.
Definition:Electromyography performed using a fine needle electrode, used to assess myopathic conditions.
Example:Surface EMG was used to optimize the athlete's technique during training sessions.
Definition:Electromyography performed with electrodes placed on the skin above the muscles of interest, often used in sports medicine to improve performance.
Example:The composite EMG pattern showed early signs of a possible motor neuron disease.
Definition:A technique in which EMG data from multiple muscles are combined to provide a comprehensive neuromuscular evaluation.
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