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DELTA RHYTHM [2 records]

Record 1 1998-03-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nervous System
DEF

A wave pattern in the electroencephalogram that lies in the frequency band of 1.5 to 4.0 Hz.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système nerveux
DEF

Rythme électroencéphalique lent (de 1 à 3 cycles par seconde) caractéristique du sommeil profond ou de certains troubles cérébraux.

Key term(s)
  • onde delta

Spanish

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Record 2 1981-11-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Psychology (General)
DEF

an electroencephalographic wave of 1-3 Hz of high voltage (150 microvolts) which is characteristic of deep sleep.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychologie (Généralités)
DEF

Rythme électroencéphalique lent (de 1 à 3 cycles par seconde) caractéristique du sommeil profond ou de certains troubles cérébraux.

Spanish

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