Desynchronization

//diːˌsɪnkɹənɪˈzeɪʃən// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A loss of synchronization of brain waves. British, English, Oxford, US

    "FIG 2.4. Analysis of event-related desynchronizations (ERDs) in the author's brain during a 4 s period following the induction of emotional states using the Clynes' technique."

  2. 2
    the relation that exists when things occur at unrelated times wordnet
  3. 3
    The loss or absence of synchronization; asynchronism.

Synonyms

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asynchronismasynchronismasynchronydesynchronisationdesynchronizing

Example

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"FIG 2.4. Analysis of event-related desynchronizations (ERDs) in the author's brain during a 4 s period following the induction of emotional states using the Clynes' technique."

Etymology

From desynchronize + -ation or de- + synchronization.

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