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Definition of apnoea in English: apnoea(US apnea) nounapˈniːəˈæpniə mass nounMedicine Temporary cessation of breathing, especially during sleep. 〔医〕（尤指在睡眠中的）呼吸暂停 thousands suffer from sleep apnoea 成千上万的人受到呼吸暂停的困扰。 Example sentencesExamples - You could have a sleep disorder, such as obstructive sleep apnea or restless legs syndrome.
- While his death is blamed on an inflammation of the lungs and heart, doctors say sleep apnea was also a factor.
- Untreated obstructive sleep apnea syndrome can result in serious complications.
- Mixed apnea, which is rare, is a combination of obstructive sleep apnea and central sleep apnea.
- The doctor will also assess the type of sleepiness a person is experiencing, to work out whether sleep apnoea is a possible diagnosis.
Derivativesadjectiveapˈniːɪk Medicine Some 70 percent had a history of unexplained illness (including apnoeic attacks, or episodes of 'near-miss cot death'). Example sentencesExamples - Each apnoeic event per hour of sleep added about 1% to the risk of having hypertension.
- No further review or intervention occurred until two hours later when the patient was noted to be apnoeic and pulseless.
- Has his wife noticed him stop breathing (apnoeic episodes), or has he woken with a choking sensation?
- A pocket mask will enable ventilatory support to be given to apnoeic patients (whether due to trauma or medical causes).
OriginEarly 18th century: modern Latin, from Greek apnoia, from apnous 'breathless'. Definition of apnea in US English: apnea(British apnoea) nounˈæpniəˈapnēə Medicine Temporary cessation of breathing, especially during sleep. 〔医〕（尤指在睡眠中的）呼吸暂停 thousands suffer from sleep apnea 成千上万的人受到呼吸暂停的困扰。 Example sentencesExamples - While his death is blamed on an inflammation of the lungs and heart, doctors say sleep apnea was also a factor.
- You could have a sleep disorder, such as obstructive sleep apnea or restless legs syndrome.
- The doctor will also assess the type of sleepiness a person is experiencing, to work out whether sleep apnoea is a possible diagnosis.
- Mixed apnea, which is rare, is a combination of obstructive sleep apnea and central sleep apnea.
- Untreated obstructive sleep apnea syndrome can result in serious complications.
OriginEarly 18th century: modern Latin, from Greek apnoia, from apnous ‘breathless’. |