delta wave

physiology
Also known as: delta oscillation, delta-wave

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neural oscillation

  • In neural oscillation: Types of brain rhythms

    Delta waves (0.5–1.5 Hz), the largest-amplitude waves in the neocortex (the cerebral cortex region associated with sight and hearing), are present during non-REM sleep. Beta rhythms (13–30 Hz) are present throughout the motor system in the absence of movement, while transient beta oscillations (or sleep…

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