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RAPID EYE MOVEMENT

\ɹˈapɪd ˈa͡ɪ mˈuːvmənt], \ɹˈapɪd ˈa‍ɪ mˈuːvmənt], \ɹ_ˈa_p_ɪ_d ˈaɪ m_ˈuː_v_m_ə_n_t]\

Definitions of RAPID EYE MOVEMENT

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a recurring sleep state during which dreaming occurs; a state of Rapid Eye Movements during sleep

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a recurring sleep state during which dreaming occurs; a state of Rapid Eye Movements during sleep

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

A stage of sleep characterized by rapid movements of the eye and low voltage fast pattern EEG. It is usually associated with dreaming.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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