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What is sleep paralysis?
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Peter Chen posted on 2025/02/10Ever woken up unable to move or felt like something was in the room with you? This video dives deep into the fascinating science behind sleep paralysis, explaining the neuroanatomy and REM sleep connection. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and learn about the cultural myths surrounding this strange phenomenon!
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US /ˈlɪtərəli/
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- Adverb
- In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
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US /stʌf/
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UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
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US /ˌmɛdɪˈteʃən/
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UK /ˌmedɪ'teɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of deep and quiet thinking
- The practice of focusing one's mind for a period of time.
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US /fɪˈnɑməˌnɑn, -nən/
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UK /fə'nɒmɪnən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unusual event, fact that can be studied
- Interesting or unusual person, group
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