night terror

noun

Definitions

  1. A sleeping disorder, where sleep is interrupted by anxiety, panic or screaming.

  2. An interruption of sleep caused by anxiety, panic or screaming.

    • The sleep data are analyzed to determine if there is a consistent pattern when the night terrors occur. The parent is instructed to wake the child 15 to 30 minutes before the night terror typically occurs.

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