brainwave (n.)

  1. (neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph

    [ Syn: brain wave , cortical potential ]

  2. the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation

    [ Syn: insight , brainstorm ]

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