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somnambulism [1 record]

Record 1 2017-11-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases - Various
  • Nervous System
  • Clinical Psychology
Universal entry(ies)
F51.3
classification system code, see observation
DEF

A state of altered consciousness in which phenomena of sleep and wakefulness are combined[, during which] the individual arises from bed, usually during the first third of nocturnal sleep, and walks about, exhibiting low levels of awareness, reactivity, and motor skill.

OBS

Upon awakening, there is usually no recall of the event.

OBS

F51.3: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems.

Key term(s)
  • sleep-walking

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines diverses
  • Système nerveux
  • Psychologie clinique
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
F51.3
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Altération de l'état de conscience tenant à la fois du sommeil et de la veille[, pendant laquelle] l'individu se lève du lit, habituellement au cours du premier tiers du sommeil nocturne et il déambule; ces manifestations correspondent à un niveau réduit de vigilance, de réactivité et d'habileté motrice.

OBS

Au réveil, le sujet ne garde habituellement aucun souvenir de l'épisode.

OBS

F51.3 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enfermedades humanas varias
  • Sistema nervioso
  • Psicología clínica
Entrada(s) universal(es)
F51.3
classification system code, see observation
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