Definition of Beta wave

1. Noun. The normal brainwave in the encephalogram of a person who is awake and alert; occurs with a frequency between 12 and 30 hertz.

Exact synonyms: Beta Rhythm
Generic synonyms: Brain Wave, Brainwave, Cortical Potential

Medical Definition of Beta wave

1. Brain waves in the electroencephalogram which have a frequency of 18 to 30 per second. They are typical during periods of intense activity of the nervous system, and occur principally in the parietal and frontal regions. (12 Dec 1998)

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