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.
What does Riley mean? [ 2 syll. ri-ley, ril-ey ] The baby boy name Riley is also used as a girl name, with the latter form being more common. Its pronunciation is RIYLiy- â . Riley is used chiefly in the English language and it is derived from Old English origins. The name is of the meaning rye field.