polysomnography

polysomnography
Simultaneous and continuous monitoring of relevant normal and abnormal physiologic activity during sleep. [poly- + L. somnus, sleep, + G. grapho, to write]

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poly·som·nog·ra·phy -fē n, pl -phies the technique or process of using a polygraph to make a continuous record during sleep of multiple physiological variables (as breathing, heart rate, and muscle activity)
poly·som·no·graph·ic -.säm-nə-'graf-ik adj
poly·som·no·graph·i·cal·ly -i-k(ə-)lē adv

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poly·som·nog·ra·phy (pol″e-som-nogґrə-fe) [polygraph + somni- + -graphy] the polygraphic recording during sleep of multiple physiologic variables, both directly and indirectly related to the state and stages of sleep, to assess possible biological causes of sleep disorders.

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