Definitions for sleep deprivation
sleep depri·va·tion

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1. sleep deprivationnoun

   a form of psychological torture inflicted by depriving the victim of sleep

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1. sleep deprivationnoun

   The condition of forcibly (by someone else, or by a sleep disorder) being kept awake, to the point of noticeably lower alertness. A dangerous amount of sleep deprivation can cause fatal vehicular accidents.

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1. Sleep deprivation

   Sleep deprivation, also known as sleep insufficiency or sleeplessness, is the condition of not having adequate duration and/or quality of sleep to support decent alertness, performance, and health. It can be either chronic or acute and may vary widely in severity. Acute sleep deprivation is when an individual sleeps less than usual or does not sleep at all for a short period of time – usually lasting one to two days. Chronic sleep deprivation means when an individual routinely sleeps less than an optimal amount for ideal functioning. Chronic sleep deficiency is often confused with the term insomnia. Although both chronic sleep deficiency and insomnia share decreased quantity and/or quality of sleep as well as impaired function, their difference lies in the ability to fall asleep. Sleep deprived individuals are able to fall asleep rapidly when allowed but those with insomnia have difficulty falling asleep.The average adult needs seven or more hours of sleep per night to maintain health. The amount of sleep needed can depend on sleep quality, age, pregnancy, and level of sleep deprivation. Insufficient sleep has been linked to weight gain, high blood pressure, diabetes, depression, heart disease, and strokes. Sleep deprivation can also lead to high anxiety, irritability, erratic behavior, poor cognitive functioning and performance, and psychotic episodes.A chronic sleep-restricted state adversely affects the brain and cognitive function. However, in a subset of cases, sleep deprivation can paradoxically lead to increased energy and alertness and enhanced mood; although its long-term consequences have never been evaluated, sleep deprivation has even been used as a treatment for depression.Few studies have compared the effects of acute total sleep deprivation and chronic partial sleep restriction. A complete absence of sleep over a long period is not frequent in humans (unless they have fatal insomnia or specific issues caused by surgery); it appears that brief microsleeps cannot be avoided. Long-term total sleep deprivation has caused death in lab animals.

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1. sleep deprivation

   Sleep deprivation refers to the state of not getting enough sleep, either short-term or long-term. It's a condition that can significantly impact an individual's physical health, cognitive functions, and emotional well-being. It could be caused by various factors including lifestyle choices, work responsibilities, sleep disorders, or other health conditions. The amount of sleep needed to avoid deprivation varies among individuals, but standard guidelines generally recommend seven to nine hours per night for adults.

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1. Sleep deprivation

   Sleep deprivation is the condition of not having enough sleep; it can be either chronic or acute. A chronic sleep-restricted state can cause fatigue, daytime sleepiness, clumsiness and weight loss or weight gain. It adversely affects the brain and cognitive function. Few studies have compared the effects of acute total sleep deprivation and chronic partial sleep restriction. Complete absence of sleep over long periods is impossible for humans to achieve; brief microsleeps cannot be avoided. Long-term total sleep deprivation has caused death in lab animals.

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1. Sleep Deprivation

   The state of being deprived of sleep under experimental conditions, due to life events, or from a wide variety of pathophysiologic causes such as medication effect, chronic illness, psychiatric illness, or sleep disorder.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of sleep deprivation in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of sleep deprivation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of sleep deprivation in a Sentence

1. Bhanu Prakash Kolla:

   We do not know that exactly, this study shows that maybe some tasks, especially in younger patients, can take longer to recover following sleep deprivation.

2. Keri Peterson:

   Plus, stress often causes sleep deprivation, which further suppresses your immune system.

3. Alexa Hart:

   We accept that divorce and death are traumatic, and condolences are offered when those life events occur. But when you're pregnant/expecting, everyone is 'so happy' for you. We expect some challenges, but we don't discuss the deep frustration, total sleep deprivation and heartbreaking questioning of self that comes with new life.

4. Raj Dasgupta:

   This increased anxiety and fatigue increases the likelihood of experiencing these jerks, resulting in a vicious cycle of insomnia and sleep deprivation.

5. Charles Czeisler:

   That's an attempt to pay-back sleep deprivation.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=sleep deprivation
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Sleep_Deprivation
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_Deprivation
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=sleep deprivation