Sleep apnoea syndrome

Definition: Disorders characterized by multiple cessations of respirations during sleep that induce partial arousals and interfere with the maintenance of sleep. Sleep apnea syndromes are divided into central (see SLEEP APNEA, CENTRAL), obstructive (see SLEEP APNEA, OBSTRUCTIVE), and mixed central-obstructive types.

Synonyms (terms occurring on more labels are shown first): sleep apnea, sleep apnea syndrome, sleep apnoea syndrome, sleep apnoea, Sleep-disordered Breathing

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