microsleep

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A period of sleep that lasts up to a few seconds, usually experienced by people who have narcolepsy or are severely deprived of sleep.

microsleep [ˈmaɪkrəʊˌsliːp]

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) a period of sleep which is so momentary as to be imperceptible

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