REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
"REM Sleep Behavior Disorder" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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A disorder characterized by episodes of vigorous and often violent motor activity during REM sleep (SLEEP, REM). The affected individual may inflict self injury or harm others, and is difficult to awaken from this condition. Episodes are usually followed by a vivid recollection of a dream that is consistent with the aggressive behavior. This condition primarily affects adult males. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p393)
| Descriptor ID |
D020187
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C10.886.659.633.700 F03.870.664.633.700
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| Concept/Terms |
REM Sleep Behavior Disorder- REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
- REM Behavior Disorder
- Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Behavior Disorder
- Behavior Disorder, Rapid Eye Movement Sleep
- Behavior Disorder, REM
- Behavior Disorders, REM
- REM Behavior Disorders
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