Pons

Pons

The brainstem region critical for initiating rapid eye movement (REM) sleep.

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pons

Biology; Neuroscience

One of the three components of the brainstem, lying between the midbrain rostrally and the medulla caudally.

pons

Biology; Cell biology

The region that, with the medulla oblongata, makes up the hindbrain, which controls heart rate, constriction and dilation of blood vessels, respiration, and digestion.

pons

Psychology; General psychology

The region of the brain stem that connects the spinal cord with the brain and links parts of the brain to one another.

pons

Health care; Cancer treatment

Part of the central nervous system, located at the base of the brain, between the medulla oblongata and the midbrain. It is part of the brainstem.

pons

Health care; Sleep disorder

The brainstem region critical for initiating rapid eye movement (REM) sleep.

pons

Health care; General

A piece of connecting tissue, specifically the bridge of white matter at the base of the brain.

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

Sleeplessness; chronic difficulty with sleep onset or maintenance of sleep, or a perception of nonrefreshing sleep. People with insomnia have one or more of the following: * ...

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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