Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Alpha Rhythm

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.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

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.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Alpha Rhythms
  • Rhythm, Alpha
  • Rhythms, Alpha

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Aspects Covered

5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

74(72)

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Previous Indexing

  • Electroencephalography (1966-1971)

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  1. E01w.370.376.300w.150w.374w
  2. E01w.370.405w.245w.287w.374w
  3. G07.265.087w.500w
  4. G11.561.127w.500w

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NLM Classification

WL 150

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Alpha Rhythm. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000513. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000513
  2. Alpha Rhythm. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpha_wave
  3. Alpha Rhythm. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2469782