beta wave

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Definition of beta wave in English English dictionary

An electrical signal produced by the brain while the subject mentally active

The second most common waveform occurring in electroencephalograms of the adult brain, characteristically having a frequency from 13 to 30 cycles per second. It is associated with an alert waking state but can also occur as a sign of anxiety or apprehension. Also called beta rhythm

Hyphenation

Be·ta wave

Turkish pronunciation

beytı weyv

Pronunciation

/ˈbātə ˈwāv/ /ˈbeɪtə ˈweɪv/