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Sleep Disorders: A Prelude - Glossary


Sleep Disorders: A Prelude - Glossary

Sleep bruxism: Repeated episodes of biting the teeth during sleep.

Hypnotics: Sedatives that are given to induce sleep.

Sleep paralysis: an inability to perform voluntary movements which occur at sleep onset

Hpnagogic hallucinations: These are vivid, frightening, dream-like experiences that occur in the transition from wakefulness to sleep.

Seep hygiene: The life style modifications adopted to achieve good sleep

Hypoxemia: Decreased levels of oxygen in the blood.

Hypercapnia: Increased levels of carbon dioxide in the blood.

Cataplexy: The person has weakness in some muscles like for e.g. Facial muscles, following strong emotions like laughter or anger.
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