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orthodox
1. Holding right or correct opinions, i.e. such as are currently accepted as correct, or are in accordance with some recognized standard; such as, in theology or other subjects (science, medical, etc.).
2. Of opinions or doctrines; right, correct, true; in accordance with what is accepted or authoritatively established as the true view or right practice; originally, in theological and ecclesiastical doctrine.
3. Correct or sound in doctrine; holding the commonly accepted faith, established doctrines, etc.

People are usually more firmly convinced that their opinions are precious than that they are true.

—George Santayana
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orthodox sleep
1. Dreamless sleep, characterized by a slow alpha rhythm of brain waves and no marked physiological changes.
2. A recurring sleep state during which rapid eye movements do not occur and dreaming does not occur.

This kind of sleep accounts for about 75% of normal sleep time.

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