beta wave

English

Noun

beta wave (plural beta waves)

1. (neurology) An electrical signal produced by the brain while the subject mentally active.
   • 2008, BioWare, Mass Effect (Science Fiction), Redwood City: Electronic Arts, →ISBN, →OCLC, PC, scene: Med Bay, SSV Normandy (Prologue: Find the Beacon):

     Doctor Chakwas: Physically, you're fine. But I detected some unusual brain activity, abnormal beta waves.
     Doctor Chakwas: I also noticed an increase in your rapid eye movement, signs typically associated with intense dreaming.

Related terms

• alpha wave

Translations

electrical signal produced by the brain

• Hungarian: béta-hullám
• Spanish: onda beta f

See also

• electroencephalography