ENCEPHALOGRAM

encephalogram, pneumoencephalogram

(noun) an X ray of the brain made by replacing spinal fluid with a gas (usually oxygen) to improve contrast

encephalogram, electroencephalogram, EEG

(noun) a graphical record of electrical activity of the brain; produced by an electroencephalograph

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

encephalogram (plural encephalograms)

(medicine) An image of the brain obtained by encephalography.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

22 April 2025

BRIGHT

(adjective) made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; “bright silver candlesticks”; “a burnished brass knocker”; “she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves”; “rows of shining glasses”; “shiny black patents”


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Coffee Trivia

There are four varieties of commercially viable coffee: Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa, and Robusta. Growers predominantly plant the Arabica species. Although less popular, Robusta tastes slightly more bitter and contains more caffeine.

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