monotherapy

n. the use of a single method or approach to treat a particular disorder or presenting symptom, as opposed to the use of a combination of methods. An example is the use of only pharmacotherapy, instead of pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy in combination, to treat depression.

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May 9th 2024

slow-wave sleep

deep sleep that is characterized by increasing percentages of particular types of delta waves on the electroencephalogram, corresponding to Stages 3 and 4 of NREM sleep. See also sleep stages.