What Does ERG Mean in Medical Terms?

ERG stands for electroretinogram. Electrical test of retinal function.

electroretinogram

Electrical test of retinal function.

Where you will see ERG

You will most often see ERG in medical charts and clinical notes, laboratory orders and test results, neurology notes and assessments.

Example

A laboratory request or report might list “ERG” as shorthand for electroretinogram.

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Educational reference only. This guide is for learning and quick reference. Abbreviations vary between hospitals, countries and specialties, and some are discouraged because they can be misread. Always write and interpret orders using your own institution’s approved abbreviation list, and check anything unclear with the prescriber or your local policy.