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Sleep: Hypnos, Somnus
Greek: Hypnos (god)
Latin: Somnus (god)
Latin: Somnus (god)
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gods and goddesses from Greek and Latin Myths
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“sleep”
(Latin: sleep, sleeping)
(Latin: winter, wintered, wintry; it also refers to: sleep, sleeping; inactive, inactivity; dormant, dormancy [suspended animation or a lack of activity])
(Greek: sleep)
(a normal behavior when induced in most “normal people” under suitable conditions)
(Greek: numbness, dullness; sleep, stupor, torpor; benumb, deaden)
(Latin: sleep, sleeping; dreams, dreaming)
(Latin: sleep, deep sleep)
(Greek: karos, deep sleep, drowsiness; the great arteries of the neck)
(Greek: from Modern Latin which came from Greek koma, komatos, "deep sleep")
(narcoleptics struggle against sleepiness all day long)
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“sleep”
biphasic sleep
1. A long sleep period at night and a "nap" in the afternoon.
2. Having two distinct phases of sleep.
2. Having two distinct phases of sleep.
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bi-, bin-, bino-, bis-
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phant-, phanta-, phas-; -phasic, -phant
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electrosleep, electrotherapeutic sleep
1. A relaxed condition resembling sleep induced by a transcranial application of electric current of low intensity, employed as therapy for various disorders; such as, depression, insomnia, etc.
2. Sleep which is induced by passing an electric current through the brain between electrodes placed om the temples.
3. Sleep which is produced by the passage of mild electrical impulses through parts of the brain.
2. Sleep which is induced by passing an electric current through the brain between electrodes placed om the temples.
3. Sleep which is produced by the passage of mild electrical impulses through parts of the brain.
This technique has been used experimentally in treating insomnia and mental illness.
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electro-, electr-, electri-
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Intense is where campers sleep.
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paraprosdokian, paraprosdokia
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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.
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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ortho-, orth-
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polyphasic sleep
A term coined by early 20th century psychologist J.S. Szymanski, which refers to the practice of sleeping multiple times in a 24-hour period; usually, more than two, in contrast to "biphasic sleep".
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phant-, phanta-, phas-; -phasic, -phant
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poly-
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The temporary or permanent suspension of breathing while sleeping: Sleep apnea can be a brief suspension of breathing occurring repeatedly during sleep that often affects overweight people or those having an obstruction in the breathing tract, an abnormally small throat opening, or a neurological disorder.
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pneo-, -pnea, -pneic, -pnoea, -pnoeic, -pneo +
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sleep deprivation (not depravation)
1. Going for extended periods of time without sleep.
2. A general lack of a necessary amount of sleep.
3. A condition of forcibly, or by a sleep disorder, of being kept awake, to the point of having a noticeably lower alertness in mental or physical responses.
4. The condition of being robbed of sleep (by staying up too long watching TV, or playing computer games, etc.), in real life or in an experiment.
2. A general lack of a necessary amount of sleep.
3. A condition of forcibly, or by a sleep disorder, of being kept awake, to the point of having a noticeably lower alertness in mental or physical responses.
4. The condition of being robbed of sleep (by staying up too long watching TV, or playing computer games, etc.), in real life or in an experiment.
This may occur as a result of sleep disorders, active choice, or deliberate inducement; such as, with interrogation or for torture.
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privat-, priv- +
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1. Going for extended periods of time without sleep: Mark's illness caused sleep deprivations many times until his health finally improved.
2. A general lack of a necessary amount of sleep: Sleep deprivations may occur as a result of sleep disorders, an active choice, or a deliberate inducement; such as, during an interrogation in order to force that person to give up information or to make a confession of something.
2. A general lack of a necessary amount of sleep: Sleep deprivations may occur as a result of sleep disorders, an active choice, or a deliberate inducement; such as, during an interrogation in order to force that person to give up information or to make a confession of something.
(there is much more to learn about the mysterious processes of sleep and the things that disturb it)
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“sleep”
advanced sleep-phase syndrome
A sleep disturbance of the circadian rhythm, sometimes learned, characterized b a pattern of going to sleep very early a night and waking up very early in the morning.
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Sleep Subjects and Terms Related to Sleeping
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central sleep apnea
Brief interruptions of breathing during sleep caused by failure of the brain to send the appropriate signals to the breathing muscles to initiate respiration.
Central sleep apnea is less common than obstructive sleep apnea and can require mechanical ventilation.
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Sleep Subjects and Terms Related to Sleeping
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obsructive sleep apnea
Brief interruptions of breathing during sleep caused by physical obstruction to the flow of air.
The air cannot flow through the nose or mouth, although efforts to breathe are made by the person. The basic problem may be blockage in the mouth or nose.
Sleep apnea that is associated with air passage obstruction may require losing excessive weight, avoiding alcohol and sedatives, sleeping on one side, medications to relieve nasal congestion, a breathing device, or some kind of surgical procedure.
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Sleep Subjects and Terms Related to Sleeping
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Sleep and Sleeping Topics or Subjects
Terms applicable to sleeping for a greater understanding of the sleep process.
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Index or Menu of Various Topics
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sleep apnea
1. A temporary stoppage of breathing while sleeping, often resulting in daytime sleepiness.
2. Sleep apnea is classified as obstructive or central.
2. Sleep apnea is classified as obstructive or central.
Medical treatment depends on the type of sleep apnea present
- Sleep apnea which is associated with air passage obstruction may require losing excessive weight, avoiding alcohol and sedatives, sleeping on one side, medications to relieve nasal congestion, a breathing device, or surgical procedures.
- Central sleep apnea is uncommon and caused by problems in the brain that impair the signals to breathe and can require mechanical ventilation.
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Sleep Subjects and Terms Related to Sleeping
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sleep disorder
Any disorder that affects, disrupts, or involves sleep.
The most common sleep disorder is snoring, although it is usually not medically significant.
Insomnia, sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, and sleepwalking are also sleep disorders.
Many large medical centers have diagnostic and treatment facilities dedicated to diagnosing and treating sleep disorders.
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Sleep Subjects and Terms Related to Sleeping
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