bihemispheric slow-wave sleep
[ bahy-hem-i-sfeer-ik sloh-weyv-sleep ]
nounPhysiology.
a mode of sleep behavior, common for most animal species, including humans, in which both cerebral hemispheres are simultaneously and deeply asleep. Abbreviation: BSWS: Compare unihemispheric slow-wave sleep.
Origin of bihemispheric slow-wave sleep
1First recorded in 1995–2000; bi-1 + hemispheric
- Also called bi·hem·i·spher·ic sleep .
- See also slow-wave sleep.
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