rapid eye movement

noun

Definition of RAPID EYE MOVEMENT

: a rapid conjugate movement of the eyes associated especially with REM sleep

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noun rap·id eye movement \ˈrap-əd-\

: a rapid conjugate movement of the eyes associated especially with REM sleep—called also REM

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