en·ceph·a·lo·gram ( n-sf  -l-gr m , --l -)n. 1. An x-ray picture of the brain taken by encephalography. Also called encephalograph. 2. See electroencephalogram. |
encephalogram [ɛnˈsɛfələˌgræm]
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1. (Medicine) an X-ray photograph of the brain, esp one (a pneumoencephalogram) taken after replacing some of the cerebrospinal fluid with air or oxygen so that the brain cavities show clearly
2. (Medicine) short for electroencephalogram
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| Noun | 1. | encephalogram - a graphical record of electrical activity of the brain; produced by an electroencephalograph graph, graphical record - a visual representation of the relations between certain quantities plotted with reference to a set of axes |
| 2. | encephalogram - an X ray of the brain made by replacing spinal fluid with a gas (usually oxygen) to improve contrast roentgenogram, X-ray photograph, X-ray picture, X ray, X-ray - a radiogram made by exposing photographic film to X rays; used in medical diagnosis |
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