Sleep Debt
- Gloss
- the difference between the amount of sleep a person needs and the actual amount of time spent sleeping, when the amount needed exceeds the time slept
- Usage
- The cumulative effect of sleep debt—over days, weeks, or longer—can be linked to a number of physical, emotional, and cognitive impairments.
- Reference
- dictionary.com
Sanskrit equivalent
निद्रा-ऋणम्
- Synonyms
- समयनिद्रा
- Context
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