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Electromyography

Synonym(s)

  • EMG - electromyography

Definition(s)

measurement and interpretation of the electrical manifestations of muscle activity.

Definition from: Unified Medical Language SystemThis link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference. (CRISP Thesaurus)   at the National Library of Medicine

Recording of the changes in electric potential of muscle by means of surface or needle electrodes.

Definition from: Unified Medical Language SystemThis link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference. (MeSH)   at the National Library of Medicine

See also Understanding Medical Terminology.

 
Published: November 20, 2009