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rapid eye movement sleep
(redirected from REM stage of sleep)

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rapid eye movement sleep  (rpd)
See REM sleep.
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Noun1.rapid eye movement sleep - a recurring sleep state during which dreaming occurs; a state of rapidly shifting eye movements during 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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It is the result of having not entered into the REM stage of sleep which is absolutely critical to enjoying the restorative benefits of sleep.
 
 
 
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