Somnambulism
A parasomnia characterized by a partial arousal that occurs during stage IV of non-REM sleep. Affected individuals exhibit semipurposeful behaviors such as ambulation and are difficult to fully awaken. Children are primarily affected, with a peak age range of 4-6 years.
Year introduced: 1969
PubMed search builder options
Subheadings:
Tree Number(s): C10.886.659.635.700, F03.870.664.635.700
MeSH Unique ID: D013009
Entry Terms:
- Nocturnal Wandering
- Wandering, Nocturnal
- Sleep Walking
- Sleep Walking Disorder
- Sleep Walking Disorders
- Sleepwalking
Previous Indexing: