Preferred Label : alpha rhythm;
MeSH definition : Brain waves characterized by a relatively high voltage or amplitude and a frequency
of 8-13 Hz. They constitute the majority of waves recorded by EEG registering the
activity of the parietal and occipital lobes when the individual is awake, but relaxed
with the eyes closed.;
MeSH synonym : rhythms, alpha; alpha rhythms; rhythm, alpha;
CISMeF synonym : alpha rhythm electroencephalography; encephalography, alpha rhythm; electroencephalography, alpha rhythm; alpha rhythm encephalography;
Wikipedia automatic translation : Alpha wave;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpha wave;
Origin ID : D000513;
UMLS CUI : C0002219;
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Brain waves characterized by a relatively high voltage or amplitude and a frequency
of 8-13 Hz. They constitute the majority of waves recorded by EEG registering the
activity of the parietal and occipital lobes when the individual is awake, but relaxed
with the eyes closed.
