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electroneuromyography

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electroneuromyography /elec·tro·neu·ro·my·og·ra·phy/ (-nldbomacr″o-mi-og´rah-fe) electromyography in which the nerve of the muscle under study is stimulated by application of an electric current.
e·lec·tro·neu·ro·my·og·ra·phy (-lktr-nr-m-gr-f)
n.
Electromyography in which the peripheral nerves to the muscle under study are stimulated with electric current.

electroneuromyography
[ilek′trōnoo͡r′ōmī·og′rəfē]
Etymology: Gk, elektron + neuron, nerve, mys, muscle, graphein, to record
a procedure for testing and recording neuromuscular activity by electric stimulation of nerves. Needle electrodes are inserted into any skeletal muscle being studied, electric current is applied to the electrodes, and neuromuscular functions are observed and recorded by means of instruments, such as a cathode-ray oscilloscope and an appropriate recording device. The procedure is helpful in the study of neuromuscular conduction, the extent of nerve lesions, and reflex responses. Compare nerve conduction test. See also electromyogram.

electroneuromyography [e-lek″tro-noor″o-mi-og´rah-fe]
electromyography in which the nerve of the muscle under study is stimulated by application of an electric current.

electroneuromyography
electromyography in which the nerve of the muscle under study is stimulated by application of an electric current.


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concussions and temporal bone fractures) in which the patient's paralysis is total and in which electroneuromyography reveals severe degeneration, a decision is made to explore the nerve as soon as possible after neurosurgical clearance.
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