HealthSeptember 2, 2026

electromyography

eh-LEK-troh-my-OG-ruh-fee

Definition

A diagnostic medical procedure that records the electrical activity of muscles to assess nerve and muscle health.

Etymology

The word is derived from the Greek roots 'elektron' (amber, for electricity), 'mys' (muscle), and 'graphia' (writing or recording), combining these to describe a process that maps muscle activity.

In the news

In the article, the author describes how electromyography was used during her aunt's evaluation to confirm nerve damage (denervation), helping doctors identify her condition.

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