paradoxical sleep
noun
,
Physiology
1.
REM sleep
.
Origin
1960-65
British Dictionary definitions for
paradoxical sleep
paradoxical sleep
noun
1.
(
physiol
) sleep that appears to be deep but that is characterized by a brain wave pattern similar to that of wakefulness, rapid eye movements, and heavier breathing
paradoxical sleep
in Medicine
paradoxical sleep
n.
See
REM sleep
.