Definition: One of the parasomnias, it is also known as somnambulism. The purposeful movement occurs in a sleep-like state.
Also Known As: somnambulism
Examples: My son never remembers his episodes of sleepwalking in the morning.
Definition of Sleepwalking
By Brandon Peters, M.D., About.com
Updated: February 12, 2009
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