polysomaty

/pɒliˈsɒmnəθi/

Definitions

1. noun

The study of sleep and sleep disorders, including the measurement of various physiological activities during sleep, such as brain waves, muscle activity, and heart rate.

“The polysomnathy lab is conducting research on insomnia and its effects on daily life.”

Synonyms

  • sleep medicine
  • somnology

Antonyms

  • alertness
  • wakefulness