rapid eye movements


rap·id eye move·ments (REM),

symmetric quick scanning movements of the eyes occurring many times during sleep in clusters for 5-60 minutes; associated with dreaming.

rap·id eye move·ments

(REM) (rap'id ī mūv'mĕnts) Symmetric quick scanning movements of the eyes occurring many times during sleep in clusters for 5-60 minutes; associated with dreaming.