Aug 28, 2009 09:27
-noun
1. A scientific process whereby data is gathered to determine why an individual might have difficulty sleeping with ten electrodes stuck to their head, three to their chin, one by each eye, one behind each ear, four to the chest, two to each leg, a microphone strapped to the throat, airway monitors in front of their nose and mouth, straps around the chest and waist, and a blood oxygen monitor taped to the finger.