magnetoencephalography
/maɡˌniːtəʊɪnˌsɛfəˈlɒɡrəfi/ /maɡˌniːtəʊɛnˌsɛfəˈlɒɡrəfi/ /maɡˌniːtəʊɪnˌkɛfəˈlɒɡrəfi/noun
Measurement of the magnetic fields associated with the neural activity of the brain, used as a diagnostic technique and research tool, especially in mapping cortical function.
Origin
1960s. From magneto- + encephalography. Compare magnetoencephalogram.
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