Deep sleep

Deep sleep

Also called slow-wave sleep (SWS), it refers to combined non-rapid eye movement sleep stages 3 and 4 (under the old definition of stages. Under the new classification, just stage 3).

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deep sleep

Health care; Sleep disorder

Also called slow-wave sleep (SWS), it refers to combined non-rapid eye movement sleep stages 3 and 4 (under the old definition of stages. Under the new classification, just stage ...

Deep

Language; Slang

1- A wise person, a person who speaks with great knowledge. 2- A serious situation (exam. "that kid got shot in the head, shit was deep")

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Internet; Internet communication

A state of low-power inactivity. PCs and peripherals with sleep capability can be set to enter an energy-saving mode in which all but vital functions are shut down until the user ...

sleep

Others; Common

A natural state of rest that occurs at regular times. Dreams take place during a state of sleep called REM.

sleep

Health care; Sleep disorder

The natural periodic suspension of consciousness during which the powers of the body are restored, characterized by lessened consciousness and slowed-down metabolism

sleep

Software; System software

A power-saving state that allows the computer to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several seconds) when you want to start working again. All open documents ...

nap

Health care; Sleep disorder

Short period of sleep at a time separate from the major sleep period, especially during the day.

rebound insomnia

Health care; Sleep disorder

Sleep difficulties after discontinuing use of a hypnotic medication.

restless legs syndrome (RLS)

Health care; Sleep disorder

Sleep disorder characterized by a deep creeping, or crawling sensation in the legs even when the legs are not moving. There is neurologic movement disorder that causes an almost ...

sleep fragmentation

Health care; Sleep disorder

Sleep interruption due to frequent or sustained awakenings or early morning awakenings.

insomnia

Health care; Sleep disorder

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sleepwalking

Health care; Sleep disorder

Somnambulism. A sleep disorder where the person gets out of bed and walks around during sleep. Typically occurs in the first third of the night during deep NREM sleep (stages 3 ...

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