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slow-wave sleep

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slow-wave sleep [′slō ¦wāv ′slēp]
(psychology)


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These stages are repeated in roughly 90-minute cycles throughout the night, with more slow-wave sleep early on and more REM toward morning.
Decreased fast eye movement latency and shortages in slow-wave sleep basically continue following recovery from a depressed situation.
The volunteers received two consecutive nights of undisturbed sleep and three nights during which they were prevented from entering the most restorative stages three and four of slow-wave sleep - a time when you do not dream.
 
 
 
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