NCSL
NCSL (Nerve Conduction Study and Electromyography)
NCSL (Nerve Conduction Study and Electromyography), pronounced as /ˈnɜːrv kənˈdʌkʃən ˈstʌdi ænd ˌɛlɛkˌtroʊmaɪˈɒɡrəfi/, is a medical diagnostic procedure used to evaluate the health and function of muscles and nerve cells. These cells transmit electrical signals that cause muscles to contract or relax. NCSL is often used to diagnose diseases that damage muscle tissue, nerves, or the junctions between nerve and muscle.
Etymology
The term NCSL is an acronym derived from the words Nerve Conduction Study and Electromyography. The term 'nerve conduction study' refers to the process of measuring the speed and strength of electrical activity in a nerve. The term 'electromyography' is derived from the Greek words 'elektro-' (electric), '-myo' (muscle), and '-graphia' (writing), and refers to the technique of recording the electrical activity of muscle tissue.
Related Terms
- Electrodiagnostic medicine: The medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases involving the nervous and muscular systems.
- Neurology: The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
- Neuromuscular junction: The synapse or junction of the axon terminal of a motor neuron with the motor end plate, the highly-excitable region of muscle fiber plasma membrane responsible for initiation of action potentials across the muscle's surface, ultimately causing the muscle to contract or relax.
- Neuropathy: A term that refers to diseases or malfunctions of the nerves.
- Myopathy: Diseases or conditions that cause muscle tissue to become weak or wasted.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on NCSL
- Wikipedia's article - NCSL
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