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orthodox sleep

–noun Physiology.
dreamless sleep, characterized by a slow alpha rhythm of brain waves and no marked physiological changes.

Origin:
1965–70
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orthodox sleep  
n.  Sleep characterized by a slow alpha rhythm and the absence of REM.
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Main Entry: or·tho·dox sleep
Pronunciation: 'or-th&-"däks-
Function: noun
: SLOW-WAVE SLEEP
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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orthodox sleep or·tho·dox sleep (ôr'thə-dŏks')
n.
Sleep characterized by a slow alpha rhythm and the absence of REM.

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