sleep disorder

noun

: a medical problem that prevents a person from sleeping normally

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Key Takeaways Obstructive sleep apnea is a chronic sleep disorder characterized by breathing pauses and interruptions throughout the night. Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 16 Mar. 2026 This drug does not target the underlying cause of OSA, but simply lowers weight in people, which can sometimes lead to a decrease in the sleep disorder, Muchowski noted. Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026 This can lead to what experts call a circadian rhythm sleep disorder. Rebecca Fearn, SELF, 15 Jan. 2026 Millions of people in the United States are affected by sleep apnea, a type of sleep disorder that affects your breathing at night. Sherri Gordon, Health, 30 Dec. 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 24 Mar. 2026.

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