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Definition of EOG

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Updated February 12, 2009

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Definition: A measurement of the electrical activity associated with eye movements as recorded with the placement of small metal discs called electrodes applied to the skin near the eyes. It is useful for monitoring eyeball movement in REM and non-REM sleep.
Pronunciation: Ee-lek-trow-awk-you-low-gram
Also Known As: Electrooculogram
Examples:
The EOG pattern shows that he is presently experiencing a REM cycle.

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