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brain wave

n. (alternative form of brainwave English)

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brain wave

n. (neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph [syn: brainwave, cortical potential]

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Brain wave (disambiguation)

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Brain Wave

Brain Wave is a science fiction novel by Poul Anderson first published in serial form in Space Science Fiction in 1953, and then as a novel in 1954. Anderson had said that he could consider it one of his top five books This is one of many science fiction works written at this time on the theme of heightened intelligence.

Usage examples of "brain wave".

Still angry, Morrison activated his computer and put it into the brain wave reception mode.

I have said to a colleague, once or twice, that in concentrating on the brain wave analysis there are occasionally times when I seem to find thoughts invading my mind.

He was studying the readout on her brain wave patterns when the rest of the group gathered around them.

We had tissue cultures, brain wave patterns, everything to go to the next experimental step and this was our only way to get the body.