orthodox sleep


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orthodox sleep

n.
See non-REM sleep.
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Noun1.orthodox sleep - a recurring sleep state during which rapid eye movements do not occur and dreaming does not occur; accounts for about 75% of normal sleep time
nonrapid eye movement, nonrapid eye movement sleep, NREM, NREM sleep
sleep, slumber - a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended; "he didn't get enough sleep last night"; "calm as a child in dreamless slumber"
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