Category: E

  • Electroscission

    Division of tissues by electrocautery.  

  • Electroresection

    Removal of tissue by use of an electric device such as an electrocautery.  

  • Electropositive

    Charged with positive electricity, which results in the repulsion of bodies electrified positively and the attraction of bodies electrified negatively.  

  • Electrophrenic

    To stimulation of the phrenic nerve by electricity.  

  • Electrophobia

    Irrational fear of electricity.  

  • Electropathology

    Determination of the electrical reaction of muscles and nerves as a means of diagnosis.  

  • Electro-oculogram

    Recording of the electric currents produced by eye movements.  

  • Electronystagmography

    A method of recording the electrical activity of the extraocular muscles. A technique for quantifying the electrical output derived from ocular motions. Electrodes are positioned on the dermis encircling the eye, and the individual is exposed to diverse stimuli to enable the evaluation of ocular motion proficiency.  

  • Electronics

    The science of all systems involving the use of electrical devices used for communication, information processing, and control. Relating to electronic devices or to circuits and systems that employ electronic devices, which encompass electron tubes, transistors, and other components capable of performing functions similar to electron tubes.  

  • Electroneurodiagnostic technologist

    A health care professional with special training in the use of diagnostic studies that monitor brain function, including electroencephalograms, evoked potentials, and polysomnograms.