Definition of Theta rhythm

1. Noun. The normal brainwave in the encephalogram of a person who is awake but relaxed and drowsy; occurs with low frequency and low amplitude.

Exact synonyms: Theta Wave
Generic synonyms: Brain Wave, Brainwave, Cortical Potential

Definition of Theta rhythm

1. Noun. A type of electrical activity in the brain, brain waves with a frequency 4-8 hertz. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Theta rhythm

1. Brain waves in the electroencephalogram which have a frequency of 4 to 7 per second. They occur mainly in children but also in adults during periods of emotional stress. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Theta Rhythm

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these ones
theses
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thesmothete
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thesp
thespian
thespians
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theta antigen
theta pinch
theta rhythm (current term)
theta wave
thetan
thetans
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thetched
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thether
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thetical
thetically

Literary usage of Theta rhythm

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 400 WORDS) 91-1432. Konopacki, J.; Bland, BH; Roth, SH Evidence that activation of in vitro hippocampal theta rhythm only Involves ..."

2. Emergency And Continuous Exposure Guidance Levels For Selected Submarine by Best, National Research Council (U.S.), Committee on Toxicology (2007)
"Increased environmental hypoxia further depressed that wave component. Changes in theta rhythm were also observed when conditions equivalent to those at an ..."

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