sleep paralysis
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Sleep paralysis — is paralysis associated with sleep that may occur in healthy persons or may be associated with narcolepsy, cataplexy, and hypnagogic hallucinations. The pathophysiology of this condition is closely related to the normal hypotonia that occurs… … Wikipedia
Sleep paralysis — A frightening form of paralysis that occurs when a person suddenly finds himself or herself unable to move for a few minutes, most often upon falling asleep or waking up. Sleep paralysis is due to an ill timed disconnection between the brain and… … Medical dictionary
sleep paralysis and hallucinations — The term sleep paralysis refers to a transient experience of involuntary immobility immediately prior to falling asleep or upon awakening. It is conceptualized as the intrusion of REM muscle atonia and dream imagery into the waking state.… … Dictionary of Hallucinations
sleep paralysis — noun : a complete temporary paralysis occurring in connection with sleep … Useful english dictionary
sleep paralysis — a terrifying inability to move or speak while remaining fully alert. It occurs in up to 60% of patients with narcolepsy and may occur in other conditions, such as severe anxiety … The new mediacal dictionary
Sleep disorder — Classification and external resources ICD 10 F51, G47 ICD 9 … Wikipedia
Sleep apnea — Classification and external resources Obstructive sleep apnea ICD 10 G … Wikipedia
Sleep induction — Sleep induction, the deliberate effort to bring on sleep by various techniques or medicinal means, is practiced to lengthen periods of sleep, increase the effectiveness of sleep, and to reduce or prevent insomnia. Contents 1 Alcohol 2 Guided… … Wikipedia
Paralysis, sleep — A frightening form of paralysis that occurs when a person suddenly finds himself or herself unable to move for a few minutes, most often upon falling asleep or waking up. Sleep paralysis is due to an ill timed disconnection between the brain and… … Medical dictionary
Paralysis — Not to be confused with Spasticity, Sensory loss, or Numbness. Paralysed redirects here. For other uses, see Paralysed (disambiguation). Paralyse redirects here. For the 2008 pop song, see Paralyse (song). For other uses, see Paralysis… … Wikipedia
