Slow Wave Sleep; SWS

Slow-wave sleep (SWS) refers to phase 3 sleep, which is the deepest phase of non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep, and is characterized by delta waves (measured by EEG). Dreaming and sleepwalking can occur during SWS. SWS is thought to be important for memory consolidation.

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Non-rapid eye movement sleep; Non-REM sleep

Rapid Eye Movement sleep; REM sleep

Systems Consolidation