rapid eye movement
Plural
rapid eye movements
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a stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, vivid dreaming, and muscle paralysis, important for cognitive restoration and memory consolidation
- During REM sleep, brain activity resembles that of wakefulness, despite muscle immobility.
- REM sleep is crucial for emotional processing and memory consolidation.
- The psychologist studied the relationship between REM sleep patterns and mood disorders.
- Dreams during REM sleep often involve vivid imagery and complex narratives.
- Sleep disorders such as REM behavior disorder can disrupt normal REM sleep cycles.