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electromyography

ih-lek-troh-my-OG-ruh-fee

ɪˌlɛktroʊmaɪˈɒɡrəfi

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electromyography

Dictionary meaning

The recording of electrical activity produced by muscles.

History and origin

Greek electro + myo + graphy.

Examples

  • Electromyography helped confirm the pattern of nerve irritation.

Common mispronunciations

electro-MYOG-raphy

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