脳波
Meanings
1
brain waves
General term for the electrical activity of the brain, used in both scientific and everyday language.
We measure brain waves during sleep.
2
electroencephalogram; EEG
Medical term for the recording of brain waves; often abbreviated as EEG.
The doctor examined the EEG to check for abnormalities.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉の脳波を測定するto measure someone's brain waves
The doctor measured the patient's brain waves.
- 脳波が乱れるfor brain wave patterns to become disturbed/irregular
After taking the strong medicine, his brain waves became irregular.
- 脳波を記録するto record an EEG (brain wave readout)
They recorded his brain waves overnight during sleep.
- 脳波検査を受けるto undergo an EEG examination
He underwent an EEG examination to find the cause of his seizures.