theta rhythm
theta rhythm · theta rhythms
A type of electrical activity in the brain: brain waves with a frequency of 4-8 hertzA type of electrical activity in the brain: brain waves with a frequency of 4-8 hertz.
Meaning
1 sensesA type of electrical activity in the brain: brain waves with a frequency of 4-8 hertz.
More definitions
- the normal brainwave in the encephalogram of a person who is awake but relaxed and drowsy; occurs with low frequency and low amplitude
Origin
From theta + rhythm.From theta + rhythm.
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Forms
plural: theta rhythms| Singular | theta rhythm |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- the normal brainwave in the encephalogram of a person who is awake but relaxed and drowsy; occurs with low frequency and low amplitude:theta wave
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedtheta wave