actigraphy
noun
ac·tig·ra·phy
ak-ˈti-grə-fē 
: the use of an actigraph to make a record of the activity level of the body especially in measuring the amount and quality of sleep
Actigraphy is an objective test that is useful in identifying sleep-state misperception, sleep-interruption insomnia, and circadian rhythm disorders.—
Carlos H. Schenck et al., The Journal of the American Medical Association
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“Actigraphy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/actigraphy. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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