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PARADOXICAL SLEEP

\pˌaɹədˈɒksɪkə͡l slˈiːp], \pˌaɹədˈɒksɪkə‍l slˈiːp], \p_ˌa_ɹ_ə_d_ˈɒ_k_s_ɪ_k_əl s_l_ˈiː_p]\

Definitions of PARADOXICAL SLEEP

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a recurring sleep state during which dreaming occurs; a state of Rapid Eye Movements during sleep

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a recurring sleep state during which dreaming occurs; a state of Rapid Eye Movements during sleep

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

A stage of sleep characterized by rapid movements of the eye and low voltage fast pattern EEG. It is usually associated with dreaming.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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