rapid eye movement

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Noun rapid eye movement has 1 sense

paradoxical sleep, rapid eye movement sleep, REM sleep, rapid eye movement, REM - a recurring sleep state during which dreaming occurs; a state of Rapid Eye Movements during sleep
--₁ is a kind of sleep, slumber

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Rapid Eye Movement

Definition:

Rapid Eye Movement (REM) refers to a stage of sleep characterized by fast and random eye movements, vivid dreaming, and relatively low muscle activity. It is a crucial part of the sleep cycle.

Parts of Speech:

Noun: The rapid movement of the eyes during REM sleep.
Verb: To experience rapid eye movement during sleep.

Senses and Usages:

Noun - Sense 1:

The rapid movement of the eyes during REM sleep.

Example Sentence: REM is the stage of sleep associated with dreaming.

Verb - Sense 1:

To experience rapid eye movement during sleep.

Example Sentence: Last night, I rem-ed so much, and my dreams were incredibly vivid.

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