K-complex

Pronunciation: /ˈkeɪˌkɒmplɛks/

The English word “K-complex” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

A waveform that occurs approximately every 60–100 seconds during stage 2 of NREM sleep, and which consists of a brief negative high-voltage peak (usually >100µV), followed by a slower positive complex ~350–550ms, and at 900ms a final negative peak.

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