| Pronunciation | PAH-lee-sahm-NAW-gruh-fee |
| Definition | PSG. The use of an instrument (called a polysomnograph) that is used to measure the quality of sleep and identify sleep disorders. PSG records measurements of brain activity, eye movement, and muscle tension in the face, and may include the measurement of heart rate, breathing rate, leg movements, blood pressure, and body temperature. |
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