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Natural short sleeper
Definition:
A natural short sleeper is someone who habitually and spontaneously sleeps substantially less in a 24-hour period than is expected for a person in his or her age group, and does not have excessive sleepiness. Alternative Names:
Sleep - natural short sleeper
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