polysomnography

(noun)

A measurement technique that documents an individual's multiple different physiological procedures during the night, generally used for the purpose of diagnosing sleep-related disorders.

Related Terms

  • DSM-IV-TR

Examples of polysomnography in the following topics:

  • Sleep-Wake Disorders

    • Polysomnography is a technique that can be used to identify some sleep disorders.
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