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| Term | EEG |
| Short definition | Edwards syndrome (ED-wurdz SIN-drome) A genetic disorder caused by an extra chromosome 18 in some or all of the body's cells. Edwards syndrome is characterized by low birth weight and certain abnormal features. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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EEG - A recording of electrical activity in the brain. It's made by placing electrodes on the scalp (the skin that covers the top of the head) and sending pulses to a special machine. An EEG can be used to diagnose brain and sleep disorders. Also called an electroencephalogram
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