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NREM

DEFINITIONS OF: NREM

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n a recurring sleep state during which rapid eye movements do not occur and dreaming does not occur; accounts for about 75% of normal sleep time

Synonyms:
NREM sleep, nonrapid eye movement, nonrapid eye movement sleep, orthodox sleep
Type of:
sleep, slumber
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
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