Pronunciation: /sɑmˈnæmbjəˌlɪzəm/
noun a condition in which a person walks around and does other activities while asleep; sleepwalking
A1 Somnambulism is a sleep disorder where a person walks or does other activities while asleep.
A2 Some people experience somnambulism and may not remember what they did during their sleepwalking episodes.
B1 Somnambulism can be triggered by stress, sleep deprivation, or certain medications.
B2 Individuals with a history of somnambulism may benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy to manage their sleepwalking episodes.
C1 Research shows that somnambulism is more common in children and tends to decrease with age.
C2 In rare cases, somnambulism can be a symptom of an underlying medical or psychological condition that requires treatment.
formal Somnambulism is a sleep disorder characterized by walking or performing other complex behaviors while asleep.
informal I heard that sleepwalking is another term for somnambulism.
slang My friend told me she has somnambulism, but I think she just sleepwalks when she's stressed.
figurative His actions seemed to be guided by somnambulism, as if he was just going through the motions without really being present.
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