Apnoea
noun
A condition where a person stops breathing for short periods while sleeping.
He was diagnosed with sleep apnoea, which was the cause of his snoring.

Often appears as...
- sleep apnoea
- apnoea test
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Technical
noun
A temporary stop of breathing for various reasons.
During an intense workout, he experienced a brief moment of apnoea.

Often appears as...
- experience apnoea
- moment of apnoea
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A condition where a person stops breathing for short periods while sleeping.
He was diagnosed with sleep apnoea, which was the cause of his snoring.

Often appears as...
- sleep apnoea
- apnoea test
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A temporary stop of breathing for various reasons.
During an intense workout, he experienced a brief moment of apnoea.

Often appears as...
- experience apnoea
- moment of apnoea
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2

Sleep Related
Use 'apnoea' specifically when referring to breathing pauses that occur during sleep.

My uncle uses a CPAP machine to manage his sleep apnoea.
Medical Condition
'Apnoea' is a medical term and should be used in discussions about health and sleep disorders.

The doctor explained that sleep apnoea could lead to serious health issues.
Technical Term
'Apnoea' is a technical term, typically not used in casual conversation unless discussing health.

After researching sleep disorders, I learned about sleep apnoea's effects on rest.
Sleep Related
Use 'apnoea' specifically when referring to breathing pauses that occur during sleep.

My uncle uses a CPAP machine to manage his sleep apnoea.
Medical Condition
'Apnoea' is a medical term and should be used in discussions about health and sleep disorders.

The doctor explained that sleep apnoea could lead to serious health issues.
Technical Term
'Apnoea' is a technical term, typically not used in casual conversation unless discussing health.

After researching sleep disorders, I learned about sleep apnoea's effects on rest.
Sleep Related
Use 'apnoea' specifically when referring to breathing pauses that occur during sleep.

My uncle uses a CPAP machine to manage his sleep apnoea.
Medical Condition
'Apnoea' is a medical term and should be used in discussions about health and sleep disorders.

The doctor explained that sleep apnoea could lead to serious health issues.
Technical Term
'Apnoea' is a technical term, typically not used in casual conversation unless discussing health.

After researching sleep disorders, I learned about sleep apnoea's effects on rest.
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