What Does EEG Mean in Medical Terms?

EEG stands for electroencephalogram. Recording of the brain's electrical activity.

Where you will see EEG

You will most often see EEG in neurology notes and assessments.

Example

A chart note might use “EEG” as shorthand for electroencephalogram when documenting a patient's care.

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