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theta rhythm
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Definition of theta rhythm
: a relatively high amplitude brain wave pattern between approximately four and nine hertz that is characteristic especially of the hippocampus —called also theta wave
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1944
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the·ta rhythm
\ˈthāt-ə-, British usually ˈthēt-ə-\
Medical Definition of theta rhythm
: a relatively high amplitude brain wave pattern between approximately 4 and 9 hertz that is characteristic especially of the hippocampus but occurs in many regions of the brain including the cortex—called also theta, theta wave
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