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REM

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɹɛm// rem Informal

n. Stands for rapid eye movement. A stage of sleep where your eyes move quickly and you have most of your dreams.

n. Abbreviation for rapid eye movement. A recurring sleep phase characterized by rapid eye movements, high brain activity, and muscle paralysis. Typically associated with vivid dreaming.


SIMPLE

Most people dream during the REM stage of sleep.

CONTEXTUAL

Alcohol consumption can disrupt your sleep cycle and prevent you from getting enough REM sleep.

COMPLEX

Research suggests that REM sleep plays a critical role in memory consolidation and emotional regulation, as the brain processes the day's events while the body remains largely immobile.

Etymology 1

From the initial letters of rapid eye movement.

Etymology 2

Clippings * (remaining time): Clipping of remaining. * (remark): Clipping of remark.

Etymology 3

Abbreviation

Usage

Often used as a modifier before 'sleep' or 'cycle'.

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