1
: transient cessation of respiration
especially
: sleep apnea
2
Examples of apnea in a Sentence
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Babies’ respiratory systems only fully mature during the third trimester of pregnancy, meaning many apnea and breathing disorders often accompany premature deliveries.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 Nov. 2023
Other apnea treatments include implantable devices, which are increasingly being covered by health insurance, and surgery.
—Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2024
Philips reaches $479 million settlement over CPAP machine recall 00:23
The tentative agreement, which must be approved by a U.S. court, calls for the company to keep servicing apnea machines already being used while stopping to sell new ones until specific conditions are met.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 1 Feb. 2024
After painlessly adhering to specific areas of the chest, the resulting soft devices not only accomplish these goals, but already show immense promise for both adults, as well as premature babies often dealing with gastrointestinal complications and apneas.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 Nov. 2023
Why having a pet can take a toll on your sleep
Sleep apnea linked to cognitive problems even in otherwise healthy men.
—Linda Carroll, NBC News, 11 Sep. 2023
Hydrogen sulfide gas can cause irritation to the eyes and respiratory system, apnea, coma, convulsions, dizziness, headache, weakness, irritability, insomnia and stomach upset, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2023
In the Biosphere, people struggled to climb stairs and to stay asleep without apnea waking them up.
—Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 10 July 2023
Common signs of apnea include restless sleep, loud snoring, and feeling tired during the day.
—Emma Obregón Dominguez, BostonGlobe.com, 7 July 2023
Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 Nov. 2023
Other apnea treatments include implantable devices, which are increasingly being covered by health insurance, and surgery.
—Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2024
Philips reaches $479 million settlement over CPAP machine recall 00:23
The tentative agreement, which must be approved by a U.S. court, calls for the company to keep servicing apnea machines already being used while stopping to sell new ones until specific conditions are met.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 1 Feb. 2024
After painlessly adhering to specific areas of the chest, the resulting soft devices not only accomplish these goals, but already show immense promise for both adults, as well as premature babies often dealing with gastrointestinal complications and apneas.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 Nov. 2023
Why having a pet can take a toll on your sleep
Sleep apnea linked to cognitive problems even in otherwise healthy men.
—Linda Carroll, NBC News, 11 Sep. 2023
Hydrogen sulfide gas can cause irritation to the eyes and respiratory system, apnea, coma, convulsions, dizziness, headache, weakness, irritability, insomnia and stomach upset, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2023
In the Biosphere, people struggled to climb stairs and to stay asleep without apnea waking them up.
—Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 10 July 2023
Common signs of apnea include restless sleep, loud snoring, and feeling tired during the day.
—Emma Obregón Dominguez, BostonGlobe.com, 7 July 2023
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apnea
noun
ap·nea
1
: transient cessation of respiration whether normal (as in hibernating animals) or abnormal (as that caused by certain drugs) see sleep apnea
2
: asphyxia
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