Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Photic Stimulation

Investigative technique commonly used during ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY in which a series of bright light flashes or visual patterns are used to elicit brain activity.

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Abstract

Investigative technique commonly used during ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY in which a series of bright light flashes or visual patterns are used to elicit brain activity.

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Synonyms

7 entry terms
  • Stimulation, Photic
  • Visual Stimulation
  • Photic Stimulations
  • Stimulation, Visual
  • Stimulations, Photic
  • Stimulations, Visual
  • Visual Stimulations

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3 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, instrumentation, methods.

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History Note

73(72)

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Previous Indexing

  • Light (1966-1971)

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  1. E05.723w.729w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Photic Stimulation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D010775. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D010775
  2. Photic Stimulation. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intermittent_photic_stimulation
  3. Photic Stimulation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6047503