rem

Definitions

Computing

• noun
  (written as REM)
  a statement in a BASIC program that is ignored by the interpreter, allowing the programmer to write explanatory notes.

Construction

• These are units used to measure radiation as it affects humans. See also Rad equivalent man.

Electronics

• A unit of radiation dose equivalent equal to 0.01 sievert. It is an acronym for roentgen equivalent man.
• synonymroentgen equivalent man

Medical

• noun a unit for measuring amounts of radiation, equal to the effect that one roentgen of X-rays or gamma-rays would produce in a human being. It is used in radiation protection and monitoring.
• acronym forREM sleep
  (written as REM)
• acronym forrapid eye movement.
  (written as REM)
• noun a stage of sleep which happens several times each night and is characterised by dreaming, rapid eye movement and increased pulse rate and brain activity.

General Science

• abbreviation forroentgen equivalent man
• noun a unit of measurement of ionising radiation equivalent to the effect of absorbing one roentgen.

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10 definitions in context
• Computing
• Construction
• Electronics
• Medical
• General Science