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Sleep Disorder Glossary

Written by - Dr. Reeja Tharu, M.Phil.,Ph.D

Medically Reviewed by - The Medindia Medical Review Team

Last Updated on Mar 03, 2023

Glossary

REM - Rapid Eye Movement.

Sleep apnea - Difficulty with normal breathing patterns during sleep.

Published on Apr 01, 2008
Last Updated on Mar 03, 2023

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