bekesy

/ˈbɛkɪsi/

Definitions

1. noun

A method of recording the electrical activity of the brain, especially when used in the study of sleep.

“The researchers used a bekesy to monitor the patient’s brain waves during the experiment.”

2. noun

A device used to record the electrical activity of the brain.

“The bekesy machine was set up in the sleep laboratory to collect data on the patients’ brain activity.”

Synonyms

  • EEG
  • electroencephalogram