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n.
  1. A rhythmic fluctuation of electric potential between parts of the brain, as seen on an electroencephalogram.
  2. Informal. A sudden inspiration.

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    A sudden exciting thought: brainstorm, inspiration. See thoughts.

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n.

A rhythmic fluctuation of electric potential between parts of the brain, as seen on an electroencephalogram.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: (neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph
  Synonyms: brainwave, cortical potential

 
 

 

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