Apnea
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈæp.ni.ə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Apnea is a noun meaning (pathology) The cessation of breathing, most often in reference to transient instances thereof during sleep.
Meaning
(pathology) The cessation of breathing, most often in reference to transient instances thereof during sleep.
Word Forms
- apneas
- apnoea
Synonyms for apnea
Depending on context, synonyms include asphyxia.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hypopnea, asphyxia, breathlessness, apnoea, suffocation, anoxia.
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