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electromyography

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A technique for evaluating and recording the activation signal of muscles.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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2

noun

Meaning 2

diagnosis of neuromuscular disorders with the use of an electromyograph

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: diagnostic procedure, diagnostic technique

History

Etymology

From electro- + myography.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Czech: elektromyografie — diagnostic technique
  • Finnish: elektromyografia — diagnostic technique
  • Italian: elettromiografia — diagnostic technique
  • Romanian: electromiografie — diagnostic technique
  • Spanish: electromiografía — diagnostic technique