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The Medical Term for an Abnormal Heart Rhythm Is Arrhythmia

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The medical term for an abnormal heart rhythm is arrhythmia or ________.


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Restless Legs Syndrome

A disorder characterized by an uncontrollable urge to move the legs, usually due to an uncomfortable sensation.

Insomnia

A sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or obtaining restorative sleep, leading to daytime impairment.

Sleep Apnea

A sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing or periods of shallow breathing during sleep.

N-Sleep

Refers to non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep, which encompasses stages 1 through 3 of the sleep cycle, involving deepening sleep and physiological rest.

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