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A disorder, occurring mainly in children, that consists of abrupt arousals from sleep in a terrified state. Night terror (also called sleep terror) usually starts between the ages of 4 and 7, gradually disappearing in early adolescence.

Episodes occur during (nonrapid eye movement) sleep, usually half an hour to 3 and a half hours after falling asleep. Sufferers wake up screaming in a semiconscious state and remain frightened for some minutes. They do not recognize familiar faces or surroundings, and usually cannot be comforted. The sufferer gradually falls back to sleep and has no memory of the event the following day.

Night terror in children has no serious significance, but, in adults, is likely to be associated with an anxiety disorder.

Health Source: BMA Medical Dictionary
Author: The British Medical Association
the condition in which a child (usually aged 2–7 years), soon after falling asleep, starts screaming and appears terrified. The child cannot be comforted because he or she remains mentally inaccessible; the attack ceases on fully wakening and is never remembered. Attacks sometimes follow a stressful experience.
Health Source: Oxford | Concise Colour Medical Dictionary
Author: Jonathan Law, Elizabeth Martin

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