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MeSH Heading: REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
Tree Number(s): C10.886.659.633.700; F03.870.664.633.700
Unique ID: D020187
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D020187
Scope Note: A disorder characterized by episodes of vigorous and often violent motor activity during REM sleep (SLEEP, REM). The affected individual may inflict self injury or harm others, and is difficult to awaken from this condition. Episodes are usually followed by a vivid recollection of a dream that is consistent with the aggressive behavior. This condition primarily affects adult males. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p393)
Entry Version: REM SLEEP BEHAVIOR DIS
Entry Term(s): Behavior Disorder, REM; Behavior Disorder, Rapid Eye Movement Sleep; REM Behavior Disorder; Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Behavior Disorder
Previous Indexing: Sleep Disorders (1987-1999); Sleep, REM (1987-1999)
Public MeSH Note: 2000
History Note: 2000
Date Established: 2000/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/11/08
Revision Date: 1955/01/01

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Concept UI: M0328285
Scope Note: A disorder characterized by episodes of vigorous and often violent motor activity during REM sleep (SLEEP, REM). The affected individual may inflict self injury or harm others, and is difficult to awaken from this condition. Episodes are usually followed by a vivid recollection of a dream that is consistent with the aggressive behavior. This condition primarily affects adult males. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p393)
Terms: REM Sleep Behavior Disorder Preferred Term
Term UI T358285
Date10/12/1999
LexicalTag ACX
ThesaurusID NLM (2000); Behavior Disorder, Rapid Eye Movement Sleep
Term UI T368083
Date10/12/1999
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (2000); Behavior Disorder, REM
Term UI T368082
Date10/12/1999
LexicalTag ACX
ThesaurusID NLM (2000); Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Behavior Disorder
Term UI T372993
Date10/12/1999
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (2000); REM Behavior Disorder
Term UI T368084
Date10/12/1999
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (2000)

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