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Definition

noun

(1) A sleep disorder characterized by a person doing activities during an apparent sleep, such as walking about and sitting up in bed

(2) Sleepwalking

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Word origin: From Ancient Greek roots "somnus" (sleep) + "amb" (to walk/to go)

Synonym(s):

• somnambulism
• noctambulism
• sleepwalking