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alpha rhythmnounNatural rhythmic electrical activity in the brain, occurring at a frequency of about 8 to 12 Hz.
beta wavenoun(neurology) An electrical signal produced by the brain while the subject mentally active.
brain wavenounAlternative form of brainwave. [Any of many rhythmic fluctuations of electric potential between parts of the brain, especially those seen on an electroencephalogram.]
brainwavenounA sudden idea, understanding, or inspiration; a brainstorm.
gamma wavenounA pattern of neural oscillation in humans, with a frequency between 25 and 100 Hz.
default mode networknoun(neuroscience) A network of brain regions that are active when the individual is not focused on the outside world and the brain is at wakeful rest.
electroencephalogramnoun(neurology) A recording of electrical brain activity (brain waves) made by an electroencephalograph.
neurophonicnounRelating to neural responses to stimulation of the ear by sound
neurometricsnounThe measurement of electrical activity (brain waves) within the brain
electroencephalographynoun(neurology) The measurement and recording of electrical activity in the brain for diagnostic purposes.
wake-sleep algorithmnoun(computing theory) A certain unsupervised learning algorithm for neural networks, having separate "wake" and "sleep" phases that attempt to connect the layers of neurons in alternating directions.
electroencephalographnoun(neurology) An instrument used for recording electrical brain activity.
neurorecordingnounThe recording of neural activity.
electroencephalophonenounAn experimental musical instrument or diagnostic tool which uses brainwaves (measured in the same way as an EEG) to generate or modulate sounds.
k-complexnoun(electrencephalography) A waveform that occurs approximately every 60–100 seconds during stage 2 of NREM sleep, and which consists of a brief negative high-voltage peak (usually >100µV), followed by a slower positive complex ~350–550ms, and at 900ms a final negative peak.
neurofeedbacknounThe presentation of realtime feedback on brainwave activity, as measured by sensors on the scalp, sometimes offered as a means of therapy.
neurogramnounAn image of neural activity.
neuroheadsetnounA headset capable of reading electrical signals from the brain.
echoencephalographynoun(medicine) The detailing of interfaces in the brain by means of ultrasonic waves.
electrencephalographynounAlternative form of electroencephalography. [(neurology) The measurement and recording of electrical activity in the brain for diagnostic purposes.]

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