theta wave
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of theta wave
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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During stage 2 sleep, theta wave activity continues, interspersed with oscillations between the thalamus, a region of the brain regulating sleep, and the rest of the cortex.
From Scientific American
When grown-ups think that they are about to learn something new, their brains exhibit a pattern of activity called a theta wave.
The researchers hope to look at other oscillation patterns next, such as the gamma wave, which repeats itself several times faster than the theta wave.
From Science Magazine
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