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terminal insomnia

terminal insomnia

a chronic problem in which an individual habitually awakens very early, feels unrefreshed, and cannot go back to sleep. It is a common symptom of a major depressive episode. Also called early-morning awakening insomnia. Compare initial insomnia; middle insomnia.

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