Definition: A disorder characterized by incomplete arousals from sleep associated with behavior suggesting extreme fright. This condition primarily affects children and young adults and the individual generally has no recall of the event. Episodes tend to occur during stage III or IV. SOMNAMBULISM is frequently associated with this condition. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p391)
Other names Sleep Terror; Night Terrors, Secondary; Night Terrors, Primary; Night Terrors, Childhood; Night Terrors, Adult; Terrors, Sleep; Terrors, Secondary Night; Terrors, Primary Night; Terrors, Childhood Night; Terrors, Adult Night; Terror, Sleep; Terror, Secondary Night; Terror, Primary Night; Terror, Childhood Night; Terror, Adult Night; Secondary Night Terrors; Secondary Night Terror; Primary Night Terrors; Primary Night Terror; Nocturnus, Childhood Pavor
