beta waves

beta waves
brain waves in the electroencephalogram, which have a frequency of 18 to 30 per second; they are typical during periods of intense activity of the nervous system and occur principally in the parietal and frontal regions.

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  • beta rhythm — n BETA WAVE * * * a rhythm in the electroencephalogram consisting of waves smaller than those of the alpha rhythm, having an average frequency of 25 per second; see beta waves under wave. Called also beta activity …   Medical dictionary

  • beta rhythm — a pattern of high frequency brain waves (beta waves) observed in normal persons upon sensory stimulation, esp. with light, or when they are engaging in purposeful mental activity. [1935 40; earlier beta waves, trans. of G Betawellen; see ALPHA… …   Universalium

  • beta rhythm — be′ta rhythm n. phl a pattern of high frequency brain waves (beta waves) observed in normal persons upon sensory stimulation, esp. with light, or when they are engaging in purposeful mental activity. • Etymology: 1935–40; trans. of G Betawellen;… …   From formal English to slang

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  • beta wave — n. any of the electrical waves from the parietal frontal regions of the brain, having frequencies from 13 to 30 hertz: a sign of mental activity and alertness: also beta rhythm * * * …   Universalium

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