Definition

A condition where a person cannot sleep, leading to a constant state of wakefulness and lack of rest.

Example

The patient was diagnosed with agrypnia after weeks of sleepless nights.

Conversation

I've been really struggling with agrypnia lately.

Oh no, that sounds tough! Have you tried anything to help with it?

I've tried some relaxation techniques, but nothing seems to work.

Maybe you should talk to a doctor; they might have some good advice for your agrypnia.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Agryphnia is derived from "a-" (meaning without) and "grypnia" (from Greek "grypnos", meaning sleep). The term refers to a condition characterized by the absence of sleep.

Memory Tip

Think of 'without' ('a-') and 'sleep' ('grypnos') to remember that agrypnia means a lack of sleep.

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