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Clinical Neurophysiology Glossary

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photoparoxysmal response

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An abnormal EEG response to intermittent photic stimulation characterized by spike-wave discharges.

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decremental response

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Progressive reduction in muscle response amplitude during repetitive nerve stimulation, indicating neuromuscular junctio...

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electrodecrement

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Sudden reduction in EEG amplitude marking the electrographic onset of certain seizure types.

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electrodecremental response

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A sudden reduction in EEG amplitude and frequency marking seizure onset, distinct from postictal suppression.

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