electrode

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-002722",
  "term": "electrode",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "In medicine, a device such as a small metal plate or needle that carries electricity from an instrument to a patient for treatment or surgery. Electrodes can also carry electrical signals from muscles, brain, heart, skin, or other body parts to recording devices to help diagnose certain conditions.",
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/electrode/"
}