hypnic jerk

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Noun

hypnic jerk (plural hypnic jerks)

  1. An involuntary twitch which occurs just as a person is beginning to fall asleep, often causing momentary wakefulness.
    Synonyms: hypnagogic jerk, night start, sleep start, sleep twitch

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