Delta wave

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Delta wave

Delta wave (/ˈdɛltə weɪv/), in the field of medicine, is a high amplitude brain wave typically associated with deep sleep.

Etymology

The term "Delta wave" is derived from the Greek letter Delta, which is used in the field of mathematics to denote change, and "wave", a term commonly used in physics to describe the oscillation or disturbance of a physical quantity.

Definition

A Delta wave is a type of brain wave that is large (high amplitude) and slow (low frequency, 0.5 to 3 Hz). These waves are usually associated with the deep stage 3 of NREM sleep (non-rapid eye movement), also known as slow-wave sleep (SWS), and aid in characterizing the depth of sleep.

Related Terms

  • Brain waves: The patterns of neuron electrical activity in the brain.
  • NREM sleep: Non-rapid eye movement sleep, the dreamless period of sleep where the body recovers and regenerates.
  • Sleep cycle: The progression through the various stages of NREM and REM sleep.
  • Electroencephalogram: A test that detects electrical activity in your brain using small, metal discs (electrodes) attached to your scalp.

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