SLEEP APNEA
\slˈiːp ɐpnˈi͡ə], \slˈiːp ɐpnˈiə], \s_l_ˈiː_p ɐ_p_n_ˈiə]\
Definitions of SLEEP APNEA
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Disorders characterized by multiple cessations of respirations during sleep that induce partial arousals and interfere with the maintenance of sleep. Sleep apnea syndromes are divided into central (see SLEEP APENA, CENTRAL), obstructive (see SLEEP APNEA, OBSTRUCTIVE), and mixed central-obstructive types.
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