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.

Synonyms

• Brainwave
• Cortical Potential

Hypernyms

• Bioelectricity

Hyponyms

• Beta Rhythm
• Alpha Rhythm
• Delta Rhythm
• Theta Rhythm