electrode

Definition / meaning of electrode

In medicine, a device such as a small metal plate or needle that carries electricity from an instrument to a patient for treatment or surgery. Electrodes can also carry electrical signals from muscles, brain, heart, skin, or other body parts to recording devices to help diagnose certain conditions.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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