Electroencephalography

**Semantic type:** Diagnostic Procedure

**Definition:** The neurophysiologic exploration of the electrical activity of the brain by the application of electrodes to the scalp. The resulting traces are known as an electroencephalogram (EEG). This test is used to assess brain damage, epilepsy and other problems.

**Synonyms:** - EEG - EEG - EEG - EEG - ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY - electroencephalogram