Sleep Disorders Glossary A - E
As you learn about sleep disorders, you'll probably encounter words that you've never heard of before. This glossary can serve as a resource to explain many of these words. Expanding your sleep vocabulary will help you to ask better questions of your doctor and research the topics on your own.
Actigraph
What is an actigraph?
What is an actigraph?
Actigraphy
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Learn the definition of actigraphy.
Advanced Sleep Phase Syndrome
What is the Advanced Sleep Phase Syndrome?
What is the Advanced Sleep Phase Syndrome?
Definition of Alpha Activity
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Learn the definition of alpha activity.
Definition of Apnea
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Learn the definition of apnea.
Apnea-Hypopnea Index or AHI
What is the definition of Apnea-Hypopnea Index?
What is the definition of Apnea-Hypopnea Index?
Definition of Arousal
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Learn the definition of arousal.
Definition of Arousal Disorder
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Learn the definition of arousal disorder.
Definition of Awakening
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Learn the definition of awakening.
Definition of Bedtime
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Learn the definition of bedtime.
Bedwetting
The involuntary loss or urine, usually during deep sleep.
The involuntary loss or urine, usually during deep sleep.
Definition of Benzodiazepines
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Learn the definition of benzodiazepine.
Definition of Beta Activity
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Learn the definition of beta activity.
Definition of Bilevel
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Learn the definition of bilevel.
Definition of Biological Clock
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Learn the definition of biological clock.
Definition of BiPAP
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Learn the definition of BiPAP.
Definition of BMI
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Learn the definition of BMI.
Definition of Brain Wave
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Learn the definition of brain wave.
Definition of Bruxism
The unconscious or involuntary act of clenching or grinding teeth.
The unconscious or involuntary act of clenching or grinding teeth.
Definition of Caffeine
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Learn the definition of caffeine.
Cataplexy
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Learn the definition of cataplexy.
Definition of Catathrenia
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catathrenia sleep sighing parasomnias sleep sighs snoring sleep apnea sleep talking somniloquy groaning breath holding
Central Sleep Apnea
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Learn the definition of Central Sleep Apnea.
Definition of Circadian
What is circadian?
What is circadian?
Definition of Circadian Rhythm
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Learn the definition of circadian rhythm.
Definition of Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder
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Learn the definition of Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder.
Definition of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Learn the definition of cognitive behavioral therapy.
Definition of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
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Learn the definition of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure or CPAP.
Definition of Deep Sleep
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Learn the definition of deep sleep.
What is Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome?
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Learn the definition of Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome.
Definition of Delta Activity
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Learn the definition of delta activity.
Definition of Delta Sleep
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Learn the definition of delta sleep.
Definition of Desaturation
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Learn the definition of desaturation.
Definition of Diurnal
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Learn the definition of diurnal.
Definition of Dream
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Learn the definition of dream.
Definition of Dreaming Sleep
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Learn the definition of dreaming sleep.
Definition of Electroencephalogram (EEG)
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Learn the definition of electroencephalogram or EEG.
Electromyogram (EMG)
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Learn the definition of electromyogram or EMG.
Definition of Electrooculogram (EOG)
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Learn the definition of electrooculogram or EOG.
Entrain
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Learn the definition of entrain.
Entrainment
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Learn the definition of entrainment.
Enuresis
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Learn the definition of enuresis.
Definition of Epworth Sleepiness Scale
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Learn the definition of Epworth Sleepiness Scale.
Epworth Sleepiness Scale
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Learn the definition of Epworth Sleepiness Scale.
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
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Learn the definition of excessive daytime sleepiness.