Apnoea

usgb/ˈæpniə/
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.
Visual representation of "apnoea" - A condition where a person stops breathing for short periods while sleeping

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  • sleep apnoea
  • apnoea test

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Sleep Related

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

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My uncle uses a CPAP machine to manage his sleep apnoea.
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Medical Condition

'Apnoea' is a medical term and should be used in discussions about health and sleep disorders.

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The doctor explained that sleep apnoea could lead to serious health issues.
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Technical Term

'Apnoea' is a technical term, typically not used in casual conversation unless discussing health.

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