apnea
noun
a temporary suspension of breathing, occurring in some newborns and adults during sleep.
apneas
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pluralof apnea.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Particularly common in premature babies, apneas are a leading cause of prolonged hospitalization and potentially death.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 16, 2023
"When placed on the suprasternal notch, the enhanced ability to detect and classify apneas could lead to more targeted and personalized care, improved outcomes and reduced length of hospitalization and costs," Shalish said.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 16, 2023
We have thus shown that our breathing during sleep reflects how we breathe in our dreams; the periods spent underwater corresponded to remarkable apneas of the sleepers!
From Scientific American ● Jun. 5, 2023
We need our tracheas to stay open while we recline, lest we suffer apneas and struggle to breath during slumber.
From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2022
