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Definition of "electrophysiology" [electrophysiology]

  • The branch of physiology that studies the relationship between electric phenomena and bodily processes. (noun)
  • The electric activity associated with a bodily part or function. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "electrophysiology" in a sentence
  • "Increased subspecialisation has resulted in paediatric cardiologists referring patients to other paediatric cardiologists for specific problems, such as electrophysiology studies."
  • "Excellent ophthalmologic ultrasound, sophisticated electrophysiology equipment, visual evoked potential recording and ERG/EOG are available, permitting immediate on-site evaluation of complex problems."
  • "X-ray of a multi-electrode array for intracranial electrophysiology."