beta wave

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beta wave (plural beta waves)

  1. (neurology) An electrical signal produced by the brain while the subject mentally active.
    • 2008, BioWare, Mass Effect (Science Fiction), Redwood City: Electronic Arts, →ISBN, →OCLC, PC, scene: Med Bay, SSV Normandy (Prologue: Find the Beacon):
      Doctor Chakwas: Physically, you're fine. But I detected some unusual brain activity, abnormal beta waves.
      Doctor Chakwas: I also noticed an increase in your rapid eye movement, signs typically associated with intense dreaming.

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