Skip to main content

Medical Subject Headings (thesaurus)

Search from vocabulary

align
annotate
download

Concept information

Mental Disorders > Sleep Wake Disorders > Parasomnias > REM Sleep Parasomnias > REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
... > Nervous System Diseases > Neurologic Manifestations > Sleep Wake Disorders > Parasomnias > REM Sleep Parasomnias > REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
... > Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms > Signs and Symptoms > Neurologic Manifestations > Sleep Wake Disorders > Parasomnias > REM Sleep Parasomnias > REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

Preferred term

REM Sleep Behavior Disorder  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A disorder characterized by episodes of vigorous and often violent motor activity during REM sleep (SLEEP, REM). The affected individual may inflict self injury or harm others, and is difficult to awaken from this condition. Episodes are usually followed by a vivid recollection of a dream that is consistent with the aggressive behavior. This condition primarily affects adult males. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p393)

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Behavior Disorder, Rapid Eye Movement Sleep
  • Behavior Disorder, REM
  • Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Behavior Disorder
  • REM Behavior Disorder

Allowable Qualifier(s)

In other languages

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-GFJWHKLP-7

Download this concept:

RDF/XML TURTLE JSON-LD Created 11/8/99