Meaning of BRAIN WAVE
| Pronunciation: | | breyn weyv
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| | Definition: | | [n] (neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph |
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| | Synonyms: | | brainwave, cortical potential |
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| | See Also: | | alpha rhythm, alpha wave, beta rhythm, beta wave, bioelectricity, delta rhythm, delta wave, theta rhythm, theta wave | |
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| | Definition: | | Brainwave
When the Earth moves out of a huge magnetic field in which it has been traveling for millions of years, all life--human and otherwise--experiences an immediate increase in synapse speed, which causes a rapid rise in intelligence. This classic science fiction novel traces the various responses to this change, both animal and human, as suddenly even the most complex of problems become comprehensible. more details ... |
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| | Related Terms: | | automatic response, blind impulse, brainstorm, drive, fancy, flash, fleeting impulse, gut response, impulse, inspiration, instinct, involuntary impulse, natural impulse, notion, quick hunch, reflex, sudden thought, urge |
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