SLEEP RELATED PERIODIC LEG MOVEMENTS, EXCESSIVE
\slˈiːp ɹɪlˈe͡ɪtɪd pˌi͡əɹɪˈɒdɪk lˈɛɡ mˈuːvmənts], \slˈiːp ɹɪlˈeɪtɪd pˌiəɹɪˈɒdɪk lˈɛɡ mˈuːvmənts], \s_l_ˈiː_p ɹ_ɪ_l_ˈeɪ_t_ɪ_d p_ˌiə_ɹ_ɪ__ˈɒ_d_ɪ_k l_ˈɛ_ɡ m_ˈuː_v_m_ə_n_t_s]\
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Excessive periodic leg movements during sleep that cause micro-arousals and interfere with the maintenance of sleep. This condition induces a state of relative sleep deprivation which manifests as excessive daytime hypersomnolence. The movements are characterized by repetitive contractions of the tibialis anterior muscle, extension of the toe, and intermittent flexion of the hip, knee and ankle. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p387)
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