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Sleep Latency

Sleep Latency Sleep latency is the amount of time it takes a person to reach REM sleep.

Sleep latency is the amount of time it takes a person to reach REM sleep. It is usually measured with EEG or polysomnography during sleep testing.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026. “Sleep Latency” (D000074361).
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