Definition: This is a diagnostic test where electrodes are placed on the skin, and the electrical activity associated with gastric secretion and motility in the stomach is recorded.
Pronunciation: ē-lek′trō-gas-trog′ră-fē
Also Known As: EGG
By Sharon Gillson, About.com Guide
Updated August 28, 2008
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