Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Brain Waves

Wave-like oscillations of electric potential between parts of the brain recorded by EEG.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Wave-like oscillations of electric potential between parts of the brain recorded by EEG.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Brainwaves
  • Brain Wave
  • Brainwave

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Aspects Covered

5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

2011

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Previous Indexing

  • Electroencephalography (1966-2010)

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  1. E01w.370.376.300w.150w
  2. E01w.370.405w.245w.287w
  3. G07.265.087w
  4. G11.561.127w

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NLM Classification

WL 150

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Brain Waves. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D058256. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D058256
  2. Brain Waves. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neural_oscillation
  3. Brain Waves. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q60442