Paradoxical-sleep
noun, Physiology.
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noun
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(physiol) sleep that appears to be deep but that is characterized by a brain wave pattern similar to that of wakefulness, rapid eye movements, and heavier breathing
paradoxical sleep n.
See REM sleep.
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