electrical brain wave

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• brain wave — brain′ wave n. 1) phl Usu., brain waves. electrical potentials or impulses given off by brain tissue Compare alpha rhythm beta rhythm delta rhythm 2) brainstorm 1) • Etymology: 1865–70 …   From formal English to slang

• brain wave — noun (neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph • Syn: ↑brainwave, ↑cortical potential • Topics: ↑neurophysiology • Hypernyms: ↑bioelect …   Useful english dictionary

• brain wave — 1. Usually, brain waves. Med. electrical potentials or impulses given off by brain tissue. Cf. alpha rhythm, beta rhythm, delta rhythm. 2. Informal. a sudden idea or inspiration; brainstorm. [1865 70] * * * …   Universalium

• brain wave — (Medicine) electrical impulse originating in brain tissue; sudden idea, brainstorm, inspirational thought …   English contemporary dictionary

• Brain fingerprinting — is a controversial forensic science technique that uses electroencephalography (EEG) to determine whether specific information is stored in a subject’s brain. It does this by measuring electrical brainwave responses to words, phrases, or pictures …   Wikipedia

• Brain–computer interface — Neuropsychology Topics Brain computer interface …   Wikipedia

• brain fingerprinting — pp. Measuring a person s brain wave responses when presented with certain words or images, particularly those related to a crime. brain fingerprint n. Example Citations: Imagine a crime scene. There is a suspect, but he is innocent until proven… …   New words

• Brain — This article is about the brains of all types of animals, including humans. For information specific to the human brain, see Human brain. For other uses, see Brain (disambiguation). A chimpanzee brain The brain is …   Wikipedia

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• wave — 1. A movement of particles in an elastic body, whether solid or fluid, whereby an advancing series of alternate elevations and depressions, or rarefactions and condensations, is produced. 2. The elevation of the pulse, felt by the finger, or… …   Medical dictionary

• Gamma wave — A gamma wave is a pattern of brain waves, associated with perception and consciousness. Gamma waves are produced when masses of neurons emit electrical signals at the rate of around 40 times a second (40 hertz or Hz), but can often be between 26… …   Wikipedia