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单词 parasomnia
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Definition of parasomnia in English:

parasomnia

noun parəˈsɒmnɪəˌperəˈsämnēə
mass nounMedicine
  • A disorder characterized by abnormal or unusual behaviour of the nervous system during sleep.

    he's being treated for parasomnia at a sleep disorder clinic
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Nocturnal head banging, sleep talking and nocturnal leg cramps are other rare forms of parasomnia.
    • Sleepwalking is a form of parasomnia, a class of sleep disorders characterized by partial wakefulness.
    • Almost 20-40 percent of all normal kids have parasomnia at least once in their lifetimes.
    • In some cases, parasomnia can cause people to commit crimes in their sleep.
    • Keep reading to learn about the three categories of parasomnia (rhythmic, paroxysmal, and static disorders) and find out how you can help your child.

Origin

1930s: blend of para-1 and insomnia.

Definition of parasomnia in US English:

parasomnia

nounˌperəˈsämnēə
Medicine
  • A disorder characterized by abnormal or unusual behavior of the nervous system during sleep.

    he's being treated for parasomnia at a sleep disorder clinic
    Example sentencesExamples
    • In some cases, parasomnia can cause people to commit crimes in their sleep.
    • Almost 20-40 percent of all normal kids have parasomnia at least once in their lifetimes.
    • Nocturnal head banging, sleep talking and nocturnal leg cramps are other rare forms of parasomnia.
    • Sleepwalking is a form of parasomnia, a class of sleep disorders characterized by partial wakefulness.
    • Keep reading to learn about the three categories of parasomnia (rhythmic, paroxysmal, and static disorders) and find out how you can help your child.

Origin

1930s: blend of para- and insomnia.

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