EEG (electroencephalogram)

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EEG electrodes

Illustration showing EEG electrodes

During an EEG, flat metal discs (electrodes) are attached to your scalp. The electrodes are connected to the EEG machine with wires. Some people wear an elastic cap fitted with electrodes, instead of having the adhesive applied to their scalps.

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