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process > neurophysiological process > sleep > paradoxical sleep

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paradoxical sleep  

Definition

  • Paradoxical sleep is a phase of sleep characterised by brain activity similar to wakefulness, irregular and rapid breathing, rapid heart rate and muscular atonia. During this phase, the eyes move rapidly and the dreams reported on waking are more vivid (Nicolas Ribeiro).

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • rapid eye movement sleep
  • REM
  • REM sleep

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Creator

  • Frank Arnould
  • Nicolas Ribeiro

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