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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRem-Sleep
/rɛm slɛp/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A phase of sleep characterized by rapid movement of the eyes, increased brain activity, and vivid dreams.
"During REM sleep, the brain is highly active, and most dreaming occurs." - 2
A stage of sleep that is essential for cognitive functions such as memory consolidation and emotional regulation.
"Lack of REM sleep can lead to difficulties in learning and emotional disturbances."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'REM sleep' originates from the acronym for 'Rapid Eye Movement,' which was first used in the 1950s to describe a unique phase of sleep characterized by rapid movement of the eyes, increased brain activity, and vivid dreams. The understanding of REM sleep has evolved from early observations of sleep patterns to a critical component of sleep research.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Rem-Sleep" is said worldwide
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sommeil paradoxal
Transliteration: sommeil paradoxal
"Le sommeil paradoxal est essentiel pour le rêve."
REM-Schlaf
Transliteration: REM-Schlaf
"REM-Schlaf ist wichtig für die Gedächtniskonsolidierung."
sonno REM
Transliteration: sonno REM
"Il sonno REM è fondamentale per il recupero mentale."
sueño REM
Transliteration: sueño REM
"El sueño REM es crucial para la salud mental."
sono REM
Transliteration: sono REM
"O sono REM é importante para a memória."
आरईएम नींद
Transliteration: Aarēm nīnd
"आरईएम नींद मानसिक स्वास्थ्य के लिए महत्वपूर्ण है।"
快速眼动睡眠
Transliteration: kuàisù yǎndòng shuìmián
"快速眼动睡眠对记忆至关重要。"
REM 수면
Transliteration: REM sumyeon
"REM 수면은 정신 건강에 중요합니다."
レム睡眠
Transliteration: Remu suimin
"レム睡眠は記憶に重要です。"
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