microarousal

noun

microarousal

noun

Etymology From micro- + arousal.

1

A brief minor arousal from the state of sleep.

These associated microarousals break up the normal sleep structure preventing a refreshing rest.2015 July 21, Diego Alvarez-Estevez, Vicente Moret-Bonillo, “Computer-Assisted Diagnosis of the Sleep Apnea-Hypopnea Syndrome: A Review”, in Sleep Disorders, volume 2015, →DOI:

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