Disentrained

adj, verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of disentrain form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Involving circadian rhythms that are no aligned with the natural environment. not-comparable

    "Advancement of REM sleep to an earlier position within the sleep period was also exhibited in the sleep of disentrained subjects in the form of increased durations of the first REM sleep episodes of major sleep periods."

  2. 2
    Having precipitated out of a current. not-comparable

    "The disentrained solids are conveyed through a two-stage shaker screen to remove most of the fine glass and other inerts."

Example

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"Advancement of REM sleep to an earlier position within the sleep period was also exhibited in the sleep of disentrained subjects in the form of increased durations of the first REM sleep episodes of major sleep periods."

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circadian rhythm

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