Microarousal

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A brief minor arousal from the state of sleep. countable, uncountable

    "These associated microarousals break up the normal sleep structure preventing a refreshing rest."

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"These associated microarousals break up the normal sleep structure preventing a refreshing rest."

Etymology

From micro- + arousal.

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