night terror

noun

Meaning

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

Etymology / origin

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Related words

sleep terror(English)catathrenia(English)somniphobia(English)anxiety(English)parasomnia(English)narcolepsy(English)hypnophobia(English)sleep disorder(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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