EEG Introduction. An EEG, or electroencephalogram, is a test that can help diagnose epilepsy. During an EEG, the electrical signals of the brain are recorded. This electrical activity is detected by electrodes, or sensors, placed on the patient's scalp and transmitted to a polygraph that records the activity.
life of Riley definition. A life of luxury: âSheila found herself living the life of Riley after she won the lottery.â The expression comes from a popular song of the 1880s, âIs That Mr. Reilly?â, in which the title character describes what he would do if he suddenly became wealthy.
William Bendix starred in the 1949 film version of The Life of Riley. This prevented him from starring in the TV series that began in 1949. He took over the starring role in the TV series' second run that started in 1953.