Definition of 'brainwave'

Noun

1. (neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph
      Synonyms: brain wave cortical potential
2. the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation
      Synonyms: insight brainstorm

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