magnetoencephalogram

[ mag-nee-toh-en-sef-uh-luh-gram ]

noun

1. a record of the magnetic field of the brain. : MEG

Other Words From

• mag·ne·to·en·ceph·a·log·ra·phy [mag-nee-toh-en-sef-, uh, -, log, -r, uh, -fee], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of magnetoencephalogram¹

magneto- + encephalogram

Example Sentences

There are sophisticated imaging devices that can monitor such magnetic fields, and they are used to produce a magnetoencephalogram.

From Salon

Volunteers will also complete behavioural tests and other fMRI, magnetoencephalogram and electroencephalogram protocols, so that brain structure can be further correlated with function.

From Nature