rapid eye movement
ra
ˈræ
pid
pɪd
pid
eye
ai
move
mu:v
moov
ment
mənt
mēnt
British pronunciation
/ɹˈapɪd ˈaɪ mˈuːvmənt/
REM

Definition & Meaning of "rapid eye movement"in English

Rapid eye movement
01

a stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, vivid dreaming, and muscle paralysis, important for cognitive restoration and memory consolidation

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Examples
During REM sleep, brain activity resembles that of wakefulness, despite muscle immobility.
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