Brain wave
Brain wave
Brain wave or brainwave is a term often used to describe the electrical activity of the brain. The brain's electrical activity is detected by an electroencephalogram (EEG) and is characterized by different types of waves, known as alpha, beta, delta, and theta waves.
Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈbreɪn weɪv/
Etymology
The term "brain wave" is derived from the English words "brain", referring to the organ of soft nervous tissue contained in the skull of vertebrates, responsible for coordinating all the activities of the body, and "wave", referring to a disturbance or variation that transfers energy progressively from point to point in a medium or in space in such a way that each particle or element influences the adjacent ones and that may take the form of an elastic deformation or of a variation of level.
Related terms
- Electroencephalography: The process of recording the electrical activity of the brain.
- Alpha wave: A type of brain wave that occurs when a person is relaxed and calm.
- Beta wave: A type of brain wave that occurs when a person is alert and focused.
- Delta wave: A type of brain wave that occurs when a person is in deep sleep or in a state of unconsciousness.
- Theta wave: A type of brain wave that occurs when a person is in a state of deep relaxation or meditation.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Brain wave
- Wikipedia's article - Brain wave
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