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sleep terror disorder

 

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Noun sleep terror disorder has 1 sense
  1. sleep terror disorder, pavor nocturnus - a disorder of sleep characterized by a dream of terrifying dimensions far worse than a typical nightmare; they occur during NREM sleep
    --1 is a kind of sleep disorder

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Sleep Terror Disorder

Definition:

Sleep Terror Disorder, also known as night terrors, is a sleep disorder characterized by sudden and intense fear during sleep, typically accompanied by screaming, rapid heart rate, and breathing difficulties. It usually occurs during the first few hours of deep sleep, often leaving the individual unable to recall the terrifying experience upon awakening.

Usage:

As a Noun:

Sense 1:

Children suffering from sleep terror disorder often experience recurring episodes of extreme fear and panic during their sleep.

Example sentence: I was concerned about my son's well-being when he started exhibiting symptoms of sleep terror disorder.

Sense 2:

Sleep terror disorder can greatly disrupt quality of life, leading to daytime sleepiness and impacting overall psychological well-being.

Example sentence: Mary seeks medical advice regularly to manage her sleep terror disorder so that it doesn't affect her daily activities.

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