Word
REM
Phoneticsrem
/ˈɹɛm/
Definition
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.
Examples
“Most people dream during the REM stage of sleep.”
“Alcohol consumption can disrupt your sleep cycle and prevent you from getting enough REM sleep.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Usage
Often used as a modifier before 'sleep' or 'cycle'.
Real-World Examples
“A different pattern appeared as the brain moved from non-REM sleep into REM sleep.” Etymology
From the initial letters of rapid eye movement.
Clippings * (remaining time): Clipping of remaining. * (remark): Clipping of remark.
Abbreviation
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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