orthodox sleep

orthodox sleep

n.

Sleep characterized by a slow alpha rhythm and the absence of REM.

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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"