| 单词 | gamma wave |
| 释义 | > as lemmasgamma wave 3. Physiology. Designating a pattern of electrical activity in the brain characterized by high-frequency waves (35 to 100 cycles per second), thought to be associated with functions such as information processing, cognition, and consciousness. Esp. in gamma rhythm, gamma wave. Cf. alpha adj. 3a, beta n. 2h. ΚΠ 1938 H. H. Jasper & H. L. Andrews in Arch. Neurol. & Psychiatry 39 103 These higher frequencies (from 35 to 45 per second, which might be called gamma waves) have not as yet been observed with sufficient regularity for analysis. 1977 Jrnl. Res. Music Educ. 25 162 Further research is recommended designed specifically to learn more about the properties of gamma waves. 2002 R. Carter Consciousness iv. 124 The idea that gamma waves underlie consciousness has been heavily championed by Francis Crick. 2008 New Yorker 28 July 43/ The gamma rhythm is thought to come from the ‘binding’ of neurons, as cells distributed across the cortex draw themselves together into a new network, which is then able to enter consciousness. < as lemmas |
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