Komi
Komi (medical term)
Komi (/koʊˈmiː/; from Greek κῶμι, "care, treatment") is a medical term used to describe a state of deep, restful sleep that is beneficial for the body's healing process. It is often used in the context of sleep medicine and neurology.
Etymology
The term Komi is derived from the Greek word κῶμι which translates to "care" or "treatment". It was first used in medical literature in the early 20th century to describe a state of sleep that is particularly restorative and beneficial for the body's healing process.
Related Terms
- Sleep: A naturally recurring state of mind and body, characterized by altered consciousness, relatively inhibited sensory activity, reduced muscle activity and inhibition of nearly all voluntary muscles during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, and reduced interactions with surroundings.
- Neurology: A branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system. Neurology deals with the diagnosis and treatment of all categories of conditions and disease involving the central and peripheral nervous systems, including their coverings, blood vessels, and all effector tissue, such as muscle.
- Sleep Medicine: A medical specialty or subspecialty devoted to the diagnosis and therapy of sleep disturbances and disorders.
- Restorative Sleep: A deep, restful phase of sleep that is associated with the body's healing and recovery processes.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Komi
- Wikipedia's article - Komi
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