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Definition REM sleep in American English

REM sleep noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈrem ˌslip/
1

a stage of sleep during which you dream and your eyes make small quick movements. REM is an abbreviation for rapid eye movement.

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Definition REM sleep in American English