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Definition of Brain wave
1. Noun. (neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph.
Exact synonyms: Brainwave, Cortical Potential
Category relationships: Neurophysiology
Specialized synonyms: Alpha Rhythm, Alpha Wave, Beta Rhythm, Beta Wave, Delta Rhythm, Delta Wave, Theta Rhythm, Theta Wave
Generic synonyms: Bioelectricity
Category relationships: Neurophysiology
Specialized synonyms: Alpha Rhythm, Alpha Wave, Beta Rhythm, Beta Wave, Delta Rhythm, Delta Wave, Theta Rhythm, Theta Wave
Generic synonyms: Bioelectricity
Medical Definition of Brain wave
1. Colloquialism for electroencephalogram. (05 Mar 2000)