polysomnogram
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of polysomnogram
poly- + Latin somn ( um ) sleep + -o- + -gram 1; for sense of poly-, cf. polygraph
Example Sentences
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The clinical standard for measuring slumber is an in-lab overnight study, or a polysomnogram.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
While my polysomnogram showed just 28 minutes of deep sleep, each device said I got over an hour.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
To properly diagnose OSA, you’ll need a sleep lab polysomnogram or an overnight home sleep apnea test, where electrodes record breathing and heart rate, blood-oxygen levels and chest movements.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 30, 2016
This may not detect mild apnea and is prone to false negatives, so if results are negative but your doctor strongly suspects apnea, you’ll need a polysomnogram.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 30, 2016
Doctors rely on results from a sleep study, or polysomnogram, done while you're hooked up to electrodes in a sleep lab.
From US News ● Jun. 16, 2015
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