sleep apnea

American  

[sleep ap-nee-uh] / ˈslip ˈæp ni ə /

noun

Pathology.

1. a condition in which breathing is repeatedly interrupted during sleep due to blockage of the upper airway, causing frequent momentary or partial waking: often a result of obesity or neurological impairment and typically associated with sleepiness during the day.

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sleep apnea Scientific  

1. 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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Etymology

Origin of sleep apnea

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

Demand for ‘sleep apnea’ testing equipment manufactured by the Japanese industrial company’s subsidiary could also accelerate as drug therapies gain traction.

From The Wall Street Journal

By his final year on the job, his doctor told him he was dealing with prediabetes, fatty liver disease, metabolic syndrome, sleep apnea, acid reflux, and obesity.

From Salon

They first tested it on standard sleep assessments, such as identifying sleep stages and evaluating sleep apnea severity.

From Science Daily

One limitation of the research is that it did not include data on sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea, which could have influenced the results.

From Science Daily

New findings indicate that people who do not treat obstructive sleep apnea face a greater likelihood of developing Parkinson's disease.

From Science Daily