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Childhood Night Terror

Childhood Night Terror Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Childhood Night Terror Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Childhood Night Terror?

A disorder characterized by incomplete arousals from sleep associated with behavior suggesting extreme fright. This condition primarily affects children and young adults and the individual generally has no recall of the event. Episodes tend to occur during stage III or IV. SOMNAMBULISM is frequently associated with this condition. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p391)

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