sleep apnea

noun

: apnea that recurs during sleep and is caused especially by obstruction of the airway or a disturbance in the brain's respiratory center

Examples of sleep apnea in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Lilly's opportunity extends far beyond weight loss alone, pointing to growing evidence that GLP-1 drugs could benefit patients with conditions ranging from sleep apnea to cardiovascular disease. —Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 8 June 2026

Apple Smartwatch Deal The Apple Watch Series 11 offers in-depth biological tracking via on-demand ECG readings, sleep apnea detection, and advanced hypertension-detection notifications. —Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 June 2026

Lilly has prioritized programs targeting those conditions, among others like sleep apnea. —Madison Muller, Fortune, 7 June 2026

Chronic insomnia, sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, nightmares, anxiety, depression and medication side effects that interfere with rest may all require care that goes beyond general bedtime tips. —Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 4 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sleep apnea

• hypercapnia

Medical Definition

sleep apnea

noun

: brief periods of recurrent cessation of breathing during sleep that is caused especially by obstruction of the airway or a disturbance in the brain's respiratory center and is associated especially with excessive daytime sleepiness