Definition

A device used to record the movements or contractions of muscles.

Example

The scientist used a myograph to study the muscle activity during exercise.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a myograph in action?

No, I haven't. What does it do?

It records muscular contractions, which is pretty fascinating!

That sounds cool! I'd love to see how it works.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Myograph → It is formed from "myo-" (from Greek "mus" meaning muscle) and "graph" (from Greek "grapho" meaning to write or record). The word "myograph" refers to a device that records muscle activity or contractions.

Memory Tip

Think of 'muscle' ('myo-') being 'recorded' ('graph') — that's what a myograph does.

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