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
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Beyond the pulse The team is already working on expanding the system to track breathing rate, which could help in diagnosing conditions such as sleep apnea.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
Thomas was being treated for ADHD and sleep apnea, said James Harrington, who is representing the Cooper family and is managing partner of Fieger Law.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
For those suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the condition could be significantly worse on the weekends.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Four Phase 3 trials are ongoing, with another in sleep apnea expected to begin later this year.
—John Buckingham, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
Thomas was being treated for ADHD and sleep apnea, said James Harrington, who is representing the Cooper family and is managing partner of Fieger Law.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
For those suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the condition could be significantly worse on the weekends.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Four Phase 3 trials are ongoing, with another in sleep apnea expected to begin later this year.
—John Buckingham, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sleep apnea
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“Sleep apnea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sleep%20apnea. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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