Encephalography

//ɛnˌsɛfəˈlɒɡɹəfi// noun

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Noun

1
An X-ray examination of the brain in which air replaces some of the cerebrospinal fluid to act as a contrast medium
2
roentgenography of the brain after spinal fluid has been replaced by a gas (usually oxygen); produces an encephalogram wordnet

Etymology

From encephalo- + -graphy.

Related phrases

electro-retino-encephalography gamma encephalography gamma-angio-encephalography gamma-encephalography cerebrospinal fluid contrast medium x ray

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