Nrem (Noun)
Meaning
A recurring sleep state during which rapid eye movements do not occur and dreaming does not occur; accounts for about 75% of normal sleep time.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The majority of sleep is spent in NREM, which is divided into three stages of increasing depth.
- During NREM, the brain waves slow down and become less active, making it harder to wake up.
- Research suggests that NREM is important for physical restoration and recovery from the day's activities.
- NREM is typically followed by a brief period of REM sleep, which is when most dreams occur.
- Sleep cycles typically consist of alternating periods of NREM and REM sleep throughout the night.