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Definition of Electrophysiology

Electrophysiology: The biomedical field dealing with the study of electric activity in the body. Electrophysiology includes the study of the production of electrical activity and the effects of that electrical activity on the body. See, for example: Electrophysiologic retinal testing ; and Electrophysiologic study of the heart.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
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Last Editorial Review: 4/18/2004

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