sleep disorder

noun

: a medical problem that prevents a person from sleeping normally

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The sleep disorder leads to an overwhelming urge to fall asleep during the day, even when a person is well-rested, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 26 May 2026 Notably, this wasn’t the result of insomnia — or any sleep disorder for that matter. Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 Sleep apnea is not just about sleep Sleep apnea is more than a sleep disorder. Erika Yamazaki, The Conversation, 6 May 2026 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 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 5 Jun. 2026.

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