electrocorticography

noun

elec·​tro·​cor·​ti·​cog·​ra·​phy -ˌkȯrt-i-ˈkäg-rə-fē How to pronounce electrocorticography (audio)
plural electrocorticographies
: the process of recording electrical activity in the brain by placing electrodes in direct contact with the cerebral cortex

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“Electrocorticography.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/electrocorticography. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.

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