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Night-terror definition

An episode of nighttime awakening occurring in children, accompanied by intense fear and agitation and not recalled after awakening.
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An episode of nighttime arousal from sleep, accompanied by intense fear and agitation and not recalled after awakening. Night terrors are more common in children than in adults.
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(pathology) A sleeping disorder, where sleep is interrupted by anxiety, panic or screaming.
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Noun

Singular:
night-terror
Plural:
night-terrors

Night-terror Sentence Examples

  • On the other hand, most sleepers have no memory of the night terror when they wake up.

  • Fever - Prolonged periods of high fever due to illness can result in a night terror.

  • Sleep deprivation - Long periods without sleep can result in a night terror when the person is finally able to fall asleep.

  • Medications - Some medications are formulated to cause a chemical reaction in the brain, which in turn, can result in a night terror.

  • Up to six percent of all children experience the night terror disorder.

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