Definition

A condition characterized by temporary cessation of breathing during sleep.

Example

Many people with sleep apnoea experience loud snoring and frequent awakenings during the night.

Conversation

I read an article about sleep apnoea recently.

Oh really? What did it say about it?

It mentioned how it can really affect your health if untreated.

That sounds serious — I should look into it if I start snoring.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Apnoea is derived from the Greek "a-" (meaning without) and "pnoia" (meaning breath). The term describes a condition characterized by the absence of breath or breathing.

Memory Tip

Think of 'without' ('a-') and 'breath' ('pnoia') to remember that apnoea refers to a state of not breathing.

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