brain wave meaning

UK /breɪn weɪv/ US /breɪn weɪv/ 2 syllables

brain wave (noun): (neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph.

Definition of brain wave

  1. (neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph

    Synonyms: brainwave, cortical potential

    Type of: bioelectricity

    Kinds: alpha rhythm, beta rhythm, delta rhythm, theta rhythm

How to pronounce brain wave

brain wave is pronounced /breɪn weɪv/ in British English and /breɪn weɪv/ in American English. It has 2 syllables.

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