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noctambulism

/nɒkˈtæm.bjʊ.lɪ.zəm/

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noun

/nɒkˈtæm.bjʊ.lɪ.zəm/C2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие ходьбы во сне, широко известное как лунатизм.

A noun referring to the act of walking while asleep, commonly known as sleepwalking.

uncountable

  1. SleepwalkingC1formalmedical

    The act of walking or performing other complex behaviors while in a state of sleep.

    ruЛунатизм

    • Noctambulism can be dangerous if the person walks near stairs.
    • The patient was diagnosed with noctambulism after several episodes.
    • Children often outgrow noctambulism as they get older.

    Synonymsnoctambulationsleepwalkingsomnambulationsomnambulism

Forms
  • noctambulisms plural form
  • noctambulisms' possessive plural form
  • noctambulism's possessive singular form