- a variation of apnea.
apnoea
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of apnoea
C18: from New Latin, from Greek apnoia, from a- 1 + pnein to breathe
Example Sentences
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Sam Backway, GWH's lead sleep and ventilation nurse, said as well as affecting their work and ability to drive, sleep apnoea could cause people "extreme distress", with common symptoms including "brain fog" and "poor concentration".
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
This discovery could lead to new ways to treat high blood pressure, especially in people with sleep apnoea, where carotid body activity increases when breathing stops during sleep.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 22, 2026
Dutch electronics and medical device manufacturer Philips said Tuesday that it had bounced back into the black in 2025, as it seeks to turn the page on a scandal over faulty sleep apnoea machines.
From Barron's ● Feb. 10, 2026
It is designed to treat sleep apnoea, a condition that causes a person to stop and start breathing in their sleep, which she developed after having Covid.
From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2025
Later, when the danger to life from apnoea becomes more imminent, a hissing or whistling sound succeeds.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
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