sleep disorder

noun

: a medical problem that prevents a person from sleeping normally

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Lilly has been on a deal-making spree this year, announcing several acquisitions like sleep disorder drug developer Centessa Pharmaceuticals and cell therapy company Orna Therapeutics. Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026 Snoring can sometimes be a sign of an undiagnosed sleep disorder, such as OSA. Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2026 This won’t replace good sleep hygiene or fix a serious sleep disorder. Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026 In 2017, after his first DUI arrest, Woods completed a private intensive program to address his sleep disorder and pain management for his numerous back injuries. Brody Miller, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sleep disorder

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“Sleep disorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sleep%20disorder. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.

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