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Delta Rhythm

Brain waves seen on EEG characterized by a high amplitude and a frequency of 4 Hz and below. They are considered the deep sleep waves observed during sleep in dreamless states, infancy, and in some brain disorders.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Brain waves seen on EEG characterized by a high amplitude and a frequency of 4 Hz and below. They are considered the deep sleep waves observed during sleep in dreamless states, infancy, and in some brain disorders.

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3 entry terms
  • Delta Rhythms
  • Rhythm, Delta
  • Rhythms, Delta

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5 allowable subheadings

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

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History Note

91(75); was see under ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY 1975-90

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  1. E01w.370.376.300w.150w.875w
  2. E01w.370.405w.245w.287w.875w
  3. G07.265.087w.875w
  4. G11.561.127w.875w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Delta Rhythm. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D003700. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D003700
  2. Delta Rhythm. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delta_wave
  3. Delta Rhythm. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2623205