Nearby words
sleek, sleekit, sleeky, sleep, sleep a wink, not, sleep apnea, sleep apnoea, sleep around, sleep hygiene, sleep in, sleep learning
Origin of sleep apnea
First recorded in 1975–80
Definition for sleep apnea (2 of 2)
apnea
or ap·noe·a
[ ap-nee-uh, ap-nee-uh ]
/ ˈæp ni ə, æpˈni ə /
noun Pathology.
a temporary suspension of breathing, occurring in some newborns (infant apnea) and in some adults during sleep (sleep apnea).
Origin of apnea
Related forms
ap·ne·al, ap·ne·ic, ap·noe·al, ap·noe·ic, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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Medicine definitions for sleep apnea (1 of 2)
apnea
[ ăp′nē-ə, ăp-nē′ə ]
n.
Temporary absence or cessation of breathing.
Related forms
ap•ne′ic adj. n.Medicine definitions for sleep apnea (2 of 2)
sleep apnea
n.
Apnea caused by upper airway obstruction during sleep, associated with frequent awakening and often with daytime sleepiness.
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Science definitions for sleep apnea (1 of 2)
apnea
[ ăp′nē-ə, ăp-nē′ə ]
The temporary absence or cessation of breathing.
Science definitions for sleep apnea (2 of 2)
sleep apnea
Apnea caused by upper airway obstruction during sleep, associated with frequent awakening and often with daytime sleepiness. It occurs most often in people who are obese or who have an obstructed respiratory tract or neurological abnormalities.
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