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brain wave
brain wave or brain·wave B5462700 (brān′wāv′) n. 1. A rhythmic fluctuation of electric potential between parts of the brain, as seen on an electroencephalogram. 2. Informal A sudden inspiration. brain wave n (Physiology) any of the fluctuations of electrical potential in the brain as represented on an electroencephalogram. They vary in frequency from 1 to 30 hertz. See also alpha rhythm, beta rhythm, delta rhythm brain′ wave`
n. 1. Usu., brain waves. electrical potentials or impulses given off by brain tissue. Compare alpha rhythm, beta rhythm, delta rhythm. 2. brainstorm (def. 1). [1865–70] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | brain wave - (neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalographbrainwave, cortical potentialneurophysiology - the branch of neuroscience that studies the physiology of the nervous systemalpha rhythm, alpha wave - the normal brainwave in the electroencephalogram of a person who is awake but relaxed; occurs with a frequency of 8-12 hertzbeta rhythm, beta wave - the normal brainwave in the encephalogram of a person who is awake and alert; occurs with a frequency between 12 and 30 hertzbioelectricity - electric phenomena in animals or plantsdelta rhythm, delta wave - the normal brainwave in the encephalogram of a person in deep dreamless sleep; occurs with high voltage and low frequency (1 to 4 hertz)theta rhythm, theta wave - the normal brainwave in the encephalogram of a person who is awake but relaxed and drowsy; occurs with low frequency and low amplitude |
brain wavenounInformal. A sudden exciting thought:brainstorm, inspiration.brain wave
brain wave: see electroencephalographyelectroencephalography
, science of recording and analyzing the electrical activity of the brain. Electrodes, placed on or just under the scalp, are linked to an electroencephalograph, which is an amplifier connected to a mechanism that converts electrical impulses into the
..... Click the link for more information. .brain wave[′brān ‚wāv] (physiology) A rhythmic fluctuation of voltage between parts of the brain, ranging from about 1 to 60 hertz and 10 to 100 microvolts. brain wave any of the fluctuations of electrical potential in the brain as represented on an electroencephalogram. They vary in frequency from 1 to 30 hertz brain wave
brain wavecolloquialism for electroencephalogram.brain waven. A rhythmic fluctuation of electric potential between parts of the brain, as seen on an electroencephalogram.brain wave (brān wāv) Colloquialism for electroencephalogram. brain wave One of many periodic electric potentials generated in the brain and detectable by the ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAM. Some of the brain waves are dominant and of recognizable frequency.FinancialSeeWavebrain wave
Synonyms for brain wavenoun a sudden exciting thoughtSynonymsSynonyms for brain wavenoun (neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalographSynonyms- brainwave
- cortical potential
Related Words- neurophysiology
- alpha rhythm
- alpha wave
- beta rhythm
- beta wave
- bioelectricity
- delta rhythm
- delta wave
- theta rhythm
- theta wave
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