sleep disorder

noun

: a medical problem that prevents a person from sleeping normally

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For the study, researchers recruited 90 individuals between the ages of 18 and 35 who did not have a sleep disorder. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 June 2025 Key Takeaways Melatonin can help regulate sleep in various situations, such as occasional insomnia, jet lag, and shift work sleep disorder. Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 10 June 2025 An extremely unusual sleep disorder, in which people can move during REM, or the rapid eye movement stage of sleep, is also a key early sign, according to research. Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 7 May 2025 Fogginess in the morning is a common symptom in people who have a sleep disorder such as obstructive sleep apnea, and a visit with a physician might be needed to rule out underlying disorders, Schütz said. Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025 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 6 Jul. 2025.

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