A group of recordings taken during sleep that shows brain wave changes, eye movements, breathing rate, blood pressure, heart rate, and the electrical activity of the heart and other muscles. A polysomnogram may be used to help diagnose sleep disorders. Found on http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary?expand=P
The recorded physiologic function(s) obtained in polysomnography. ... Origin: poly-+ L. Somnus, sleep, + G. Gramma, diagram ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973