electronystagmography

noun

A diagnostic test to record involuntary movements of the eye caused by a condition known as nystagmus. It can also be used to diagnose the cause of vertigo, dizziness or balance dysfunction by testing the vestibular system.

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Meanings

nounelectronystagmography (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA diagnostic test to record involuntary movements of the eye caused by a condition known as nystagmus. It can also be used to diagnose the cause of vertigo, dizziness or balance dysfunction by testing the vestibular system.

Origin

  1. Frenchélectro-
  2. Latinēlectrum
  3. Latinelectro-
  4. Englishelectro-
  5. Englishnystagmography
  6. Englishelectronystagmography

From electro- + nystagmography.

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electronystagmography. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/electronystagmography

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“electronystagmography.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/electronystagmography. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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