Definition of Sleep deprivation

1. Noun. A form of psychological torture inflicted by depriving the victim of sleep.

Generic synonyms: Torture, Torturing

Medical Definition of Sleep deprivation

1. The condition of being deprived of sleep either under experimental or under unusual real life conditions, as distinguished from being unable to sleep. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sleep Deprivation

sleepwear
sleepy
sleepy
sleepy-eyed
sleepyhead
sleepyhead
sleepyheaded
sleepyheads
sleepy dick
sleepy sickness
sleep apnea
sleep apnea
sleep apnea syndrome
sleep apnea syndromes
sleep apnoea
sleep deprivation (current term)
sleep disorder
sleep disorders
sleep dissociation
sleep drunkenness
sleep epilepsy
sleep in
sleep late
sleep off
sleep out
sleep over
sleep paralysis
sleep phase delay syndrome
sleep spindle
sleep stages

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