SWS

abbreviation

slow-wave sleep

It seems children have an edge over adults in the sense that, until around the age of 12, they experience more slow-wave sleep (SWS). This is a non-rapid eye movement (REM) phase of deep sleep that plays an important role in forming and retaining memories.

—Christina Quaine

Medical Definition

SWS

abbreviation

slow-wave sleep

It seems children have an edge over adults in the sense that, until around the age of 12, they experience more slow-wave sleep (SWS). This is a non-rapid eye movement (REM) phase of deep sleep that plays an important role in forming and retaining memories.

—Christina Quaine