Meaning of the word "sleep cycle" in English

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sleep cycle

US /ˈsliːp ˌsaɪ.kəl/
UK /ˈsliːp ˌsaɪ.kəl/

Noun

the recurring pattern of sleep stages (NREM and REM) that a person experiences during a period of sleep

Example:
Understanding your natural sleep cycle can help improve your sleep quality.
Each sleep cycle typically lasts about 90 minutes.