rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder

noun

A sleep disorder in which people act out their dreams.

Meanings

nounrapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder (uncountable)

alternative REM sleep behavior disorder

  1. uncountablehuman sciencesA sleep disorder in which people act out their dreams.
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