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No. Rapid Movement Sleep is non-existent. That is referred to as a different condition. REM is actually Rapid Eye Movement. Look it up through Google for a prognosis and diagnosis, but all you need to know is its a sleep condition that occurs often in the elderly and children.

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Q: REM sleep is short for rapid movement sleep?
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What does the REM part of REM sleep mean?

Rapid Eye Movement


Is REM sleep a quiet or active sleep?

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What are the rems of sleep?

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What is non-rapid eye movement sleep?

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