Microsleep
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Microsleep is a noun meaning A brief period of sleep, usually of a few seconds, that may result from sleep deprivation or various medical conditions.
Meaning
A brief period of sleep, usually of a few seconds, that may result from sleep deprivation or various medical conditions.
Example Sentences
During a microsleep, your brain becomes blind to the outside world for a brief moment—and not just the visual domain, but in all channels of perception.
It followed RAIB's conclusion that the driver of tram 2551 had lost attention for a period of several seconds before the accident, possibly due to going into a microsleep.
Word Forms
- microsleeps
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include micronap, microarousal, microsession, micronapping, microbreak, microstroke.
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