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Definition of insomnia
: prolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep
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Examples of insomnia in a Sentence
has suffered from insomnia virtually his entire life
Recent Examples of insomnia from the Web
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Major side effects include bruising, constipation, skin changes, rash, difficulty swallowing and insomnia.
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Short-term insomnia lasts only a few days and is usually not a cause for concern.
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Dreams, nightmares, sedatives, stimulants, narcolepsy, insomnia, post-traumatic stress disorder and even homelessness all come under his gaze.
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The Cut talked to frequent travelers including Hayek, a Victoria’s Secret Angel, and stylist Tina Leung to find out their best hacks for fighting jet lag and defeating insomnia.
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Researchers have reported no rebound insomnia, even after a year of nightly use (Journal of Psychopharmacology, August 2012).
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The app was designed for those who have experienced symptoms of insomnia and are looking to improve their sleep habits.
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Among the others, one suffered increasing insomnia, and one became more lethargic and slept more than the others.
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The National Institute of Health reports that meditation can ease anxiety and depression, lower blood pressure, combat insomnia and offer relief to cancer and dementia patients.
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Origin and Etymology of insomnia
Latin, from insomnis sleepless, from in- + somnus sleep — more at somnolent
INSOMNIA Defined for English Language Learners
insomnia
playDefinition of insomnia for English Language Learners
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: the condition of not being able to sleep
INSOMNIA Defined for Kids
insomnia
playDefinition of insomnia for Students
: difficulty in sleeping
Medical Dictionary
insomnia
playMedical Definition of insomnia
: prolonged and usually abnormal inability to obtain adequate sleep—called also agrypnia
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