sleep apnea
noun
: apnea that recurs during sleep and is caused especially by obstruction of the airway or a disturbance in the brain's respiratory center
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Another cause for concern is sleep apnea, a common but potentially serious sleep disorder.
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Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 22 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Eli Lilly is studying orforglipron in separate trials in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension.
—Annika Kim Constantino,bertha Coombs, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
On top of workout metrics, the Apple Watch SE will track your sleep, giving you a daily sleep score and sending sleep apnea notifications.
—Christopher Murray
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Globally, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects approximately one billion people.
—New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2025
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Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 22 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Eli Lilly is studying orforglipron in separate trials in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension.
—Annika Kim Constantino,bertha Coombs, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
On top of workout metrics, the Apple Watch SE will track your sleep, giving you a daily sleep score and sending sleep apnea notifications.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Globally, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects approximately one billion people.
—New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sleep apnea
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“Sleep apnea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sleep%20apnea. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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