Electrophysiological
Electrophysiological
Electrophysiological (pronunciation: /ɪˌlɛktrəʊˌfɪziəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/) is a branch of Physiology that studies the electrical properties of biological cells and tissues. It involves measurements of voltage changes or electric current or manipulations on a wide variety of scales from single Ion channel proteins to whole organs like the heart.
Etymology
The term "Electrophysiological" is derived from the Greek words "electron" meaning amber, from which the word 'electricity' is derived, "physio" meaning nature, and "logia" meaning study. Hence, it literally means the study of the electrical nature of biological cells and tissues.
Related Terms
- Electrocardiography: A process of producing an electrocardiogram, a record of the electrical activity of the heart.
- Electroencephalography: An electrophysiological monitoring method to record electrical activity of the brain.
- Electromyography: A technique for evaluating and recording the electrical activity produced by skeletal muscles.
- Electroneurography: A technique for testing the conductivity of peripheral nerves.
- Electroretinography: A test that measures the electrical responses of various cell types in the retina.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Electrophysiological
- Wikipedia's article - Electrophysiological
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