EEG

[ˌiː.iː.ˈdʒiː]
nounpl: EEGs
eletroencefalograma
1. Electroencephalogram; a medical test that measures electrical activity in the brain using electrodes placed on the scalp
The neurologist ordered an EEG to diagnose the patient's seizure disorder.
O neurologista solicitou um eletroencefalograma para diagnosticar o distúrbio convulsivo do paciente.
2. The graphical recording produced by electroencephalography showing brain wave patterns
The EEG showed abnormal brain activity during sleep.
O eletroencefalograma mostrou atividade cerebral anormal durante o sono.
EEG is a crucial diagnostic tool in both American and Brazilian medical practice, commonly used in neurology departments, sleep clinics, and epilepsy centers. The acronym is widely understood by healthcare professionals in both countries, though the full term 'eletroencefalograma' is the formal medical standard in Portugal and Brazil.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
electroencephalogrambrain wave testelectrogram

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
eletroencefalograma
Standard medical terminology used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
eletroencefalograma / EEG
Both full term and acronym commonly used in medical centers
Portugal
eletroencefalograma
European Portuguese uses the same term with slight pronunciation variation

Related Words

electroencephalographyneurologyseizureelectrodebrain activityneurologist

Related Idioms & Phrases

brain wave monitoring
neurological assessment
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →