electrodermal

[ ih-lek-troh-dur-muhl ]

adjective

1. of or relating to electrical properties or electrical activity of the skin, especially with reference to changes in resistance.

Word History and Origins

Origin of electrodermal¹

First recorded in 1945–50; electro- + dermal

Example Sentences

The Fitbit Sense Advanced Smartwatch tracks electrodermal activity and skin temperature to accurately capture your night’s sleep—because we all know that rest is key to recovery and our overall health.

From Popular-Science