Definition of Electromyogram

1. Noun. A graphical record of electric currents associated with muscle contractions.

Exact synonyms: Emg
Generic synonyms: Myogram

Definition of Electromyogram

1. Noun. The record produced by an electromyograph. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Electromyogram

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Electromyogram

1. A test which measures muscle response to nerve stimulation. Used to evaluate muscle weakness and to determine if the weakness is related to the muscles themselves or a problem with the nerves that supply the muscles. Abnormal results may be seen in myasthenia gravis, polymyositis, carpal tunnel syndrome, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, alcoholic neuropathy, cervical spondylosis, dermatomyositis, familial periodic paralysis, Guillain-Barre syndrome, Lambert-Eaton syndrome, Friedreich's ataxia, mononeuritis multiplex, peripheral neuropathy, sciatic nerve disease and a variety of peripheral nerve disorders. Acronym: EMG (19 Jan 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Electromyogram

electromobility
electromorph
electromotXsive
electromotance
electromotility
electromotion
electromotive
electromotive drug administration
electromotive force
electromotive force series
electromotive series
electromotor
electromotors
electromuscular
electromuscular sensibility
electromyogram (current term)
electromyograms
electromyograph
electromyographs
electromyography
electron
electron-transferring flavoprotein dehydrogenase
electron-volt
electron accelerator
electron acceptor
electron beam
electron capture
electron capture detector
electron capture detectors
electron carrier

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