Etymology "Somnambulism" comes from the Latin "somnus," meaning "sleep," and "ambulare," meaning "to walk."
Meaning Somnambulism is a sleep disorder characterized by walking or performing other complex activities while asleep. It is also known as sleepwalking.
Origin The earliest known written record of somnambulism dates back to the 5th century BC, when the Greek philosopher Hippocrates described it as a symptom of epilepsy. It was not until the 19th century that somnambulism was recognized as a distinct sleep disorder.
Factors Somnambulism can be triggered by various factors, including:
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