Electroencephalogram

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003679",
  "term": "Electroencephalogram",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A graphic record of the electrical activity generated by the brain, measured by electrodes placed on the scalp. This recording reflects the summed electrical potentials of large populations of neurons. It is a non-invasive method used in clinical diagnosis and research to study brain function and detect neurological disorders.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "brain",
    "electroencephalography"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 864 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/electroencephalogram/"
}