Test or procedure

EEG medical abbreviation

EEG means "electroencephalogram".

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Meaning	Latin origin	Where used	Checked against
electroencephalogram	None	Charting, Orders	MedlinePlus Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations (NLM) NCI Thesaurus, including CDISC SDTM terminology (NCI EVS) NLM SPECIALIST Lexicon abbreviations file (LRABR) FDA Acronyms and Abbreviations Army Regulation 40-66, Appendix B: Authorized Medical Records Abbreviations

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What does EEG mean in medical terms?

EEG means "electroencephalogram".

Where is EEG used?

EEG shows up in charting and orders. Its category here is test or procedure.

Is EEG on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?

No. EEG is not on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list or the ISMP error-prone list as checked on October 23, 2026.