BusinessJuly 15, 2026
magnetoencephalography
/mæɡˌniːtoʊˌɛnsɛfəˈlɒɡrəfi/
Definition
A non-invasive medical imaging technique that measures the magnetic fields produced by electrical activity in the brain.
Etymology
The word is derived from the Latin 'magnes' (magnet), the Greek 'enkephalos' (brain), and the Greek 'graphia' (writing or recording). It combines these elements to describe the recording of magnetic brain activity.
In the news
The article describes a new quantum-sensor based system developed at Sandia National Laboratories that uses this technology to monitor human brain activity in real time.
National labs team up on tech commercialization effort
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