microelectrodes
/ˌmaɪkroʊɪˈlɛktroʊdz/
noun
- Very small electrodes used to measure electrical activity in tiny areas, such as in cells or small electronic devices.
- Microelectrodes are essential tools in modern neuroscience research.
- Scientists use microelectrodes to record signals from a single brain cell.
- The lab developed new microelectrodes for studying how nerves communicate.