sleep disorder

noun

: a medical problem that prevents a person from sleeping normally

Examples of sleep disorder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Keeping a bladder diary and working with a physician may reveal another underlying problem — such as a sleep disorder, sleep apnea, chronic pain, conditions that cause fluid retention or anxiety. Tara Parker-Pope, Washington Post, 11 July 2024 Gregory had a number of health issues, including a sleep disorder that gave him days-long intractable insomnia, his sister told TMZ. Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 11 July 2024 Addressing other health problems, such as a sleep disorder or medications interacting with each other, may lead to improvement. Jen Christensen, CNN, 6 July 2024 In 2023: Photo Gallery & Obituaries The actor’s sister, Rebecca, told TMZ that her brother suffered from depression and bipolar disorder and had a sleep disorder that often kept him awake for days. Bruce Haring, Deadline, 10 July 2024 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 27 Jul. 2024.

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