ENVIRONMENTAL SLEEP DISORDER
\ɛnvˌa͡ɪɹənmˈɛntə͡l slˈiːp dɪsˈɔːdə], \ɛnvˌaɪɹənmˈɛntəl slˈiːp dɪsˈɔːdə], \ɛ_n_v_ˌaɪ_ɹ_ə_n_m_ˈɛ_n_t_əl s_l_ˈiː_p d_ɪ_s_ˈɔː_d_ə]\
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A broad category of sleep disorders characterized by either hypersomnolence or insomnia. The three major subcategories include intrinsic (i.e., arising from within the body) (SLEEP DISORDERS, INTRINSIC), extrinsic (secondary to environmental conditions or various pathologic conditions), and disturbances of circadian rhythm. (From Thorpy, Sleep Disorders Medicine, 1994, p187)
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