Definition

1. Noun:
   • A diagnostic technique for neuromuscular disorders: Electromyography is a medical procedure used to assess the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them (motor neurons). It involves the use of an electromyograph to record the electrical activity produced by skeletal muscles.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The neurologist ordered an electromyography to evaluate the cause of the patient's muscle weakness.
  • Electromyography is a key tool in diagnosing conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Advanced Usage

• "To undergo electromyography": to have the diagnostic procedure performed.
  • The athlete had to undergo electromyography after the injury to check for nerve damage.

Variants and Related Words

• Electromyograph (n): the instrument used to record electrical muscle activity.
  • The technician calibrated the electromyograph before the test.
• Electromyogram (n): the graphical record or data produced by an electromyograph.
  • The doctor analyzed the electromyogram for abnormal patterns.
• Electromyographic (adj): relating to electromyography.
  • The electromyographic findings were consistent with neuropathy.

Synonyms

• EMG: The common abbreviation for electromyography.
  • The results of the EMG were normal.
• Electrodiagnostic testing: A broader category of tests that includes electromyography.

Related Phrases

• Nerve conduction study (NCS): A test often performed alongside electromyography to measure how fast electrical signals move through a nerve.
  • The electromyography was combined with a nerve conduction study for a complete assessment.

Noun

1. diagnosis of neuromuscular disorders with the use of an electromyograph