brain wave

A form of brainwave — Any of many rhythmic fluctuations of electric potential between parts of the brain, especially those seen on an electroencephalogram.

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brainwavecortical potential
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Meanings

nounbrain wave (plural brain waves)

plural brain waves

  1. alternativeAlternative form of brainwave.

Synonyms & antonyms

noun(neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph

Similar
brainwavecortical potential
Broader
bioelectricity
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brainwave

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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