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
Since 2021, the company has been battling a series of crises over its DreamStation machines for sleep apnoea, a disorder in which breathing stops and starts during sleep.
From Barron's ● Feb. 10, 2026
This outlook includes the impact of "currently known tariffs" but excludes potential costs from the ongoing saga of its sleep apnoea machines, Philips said.
From Barron's ● Feb. 10, 2026
Intervals of suspension of breathing occur, after which short, shallow inspirations begin, and gradually increase for a time in depth; then they grow shorter and shallower again, until apnoea is reached.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
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