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sleep deprivation

sleep deprivation Sleep deprivation is a state of not getting sleep.

Sleep deprivation is a state of not getting sleep. It can occur in research settings, because of life circumstances, or from physical or mental health causes such as medication effects, chronic illness, psychiatric illness, or a sleep disorder.

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