Brain Wave (Noun)
Meaning
(neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The brain wave patterns of the sleeping child were monitored by the electroencephalograph to diagnose the cause of the seizures.
- Researchers used EEG to study the brain wave activity of individuals with Alzheimer's disease to identify potential biomarkers for the condition.
- The neuroscientist analyzed the brain wave data to understand how the brain processes sensory information from the environment.
- The brain wave frequencies of the meditation practitioners were slower than those of the control group, indicating a state of deep relaxation.
- The rhythmic brain wave patterns generated by the auditory cortex were synchronized with the beat of the music.