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sleep terror disorder

sleep terror disorder Sleep terror disorder is a condition marked by partial awakening from sleep with actions that show intense fear.

Sleep terror disorder is a condition marked by partial awakening from sleep with actions that show intense fear. It is seen mainly in children and young adults, usually happens in deep sleep, and the person commonly does not remember the episode afterward; sleepwalking often occurs along with it.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Night Terrors” (D020184).
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