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electromyography
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electromyography

(EMG) continuous recording of the electrical activity of voluntary muscle. It is obtained by means of an electrode inserted into the muscle and the recording is viewed on an oscilloscope. It is used to aid diagnosis of some nerve and muscle disorders.



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