apnea

[ap-nee-uh] / ˈæp ni ə /

NOUN

break

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hiatus intermission interval layoff lull pause recess respite rest suspension time off

STRONG

breakoff breather caesura cutoff downtime halt interlude lacuna letup

WEAK

breathing space coffee break time-out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

continuation persistence

WEAK

binding continuity juncture

Example Sentences

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New findings indicate that people who do not treat obstructive sleep apnea face a greater likelihood of developing Parkinson's disease.

From Science Daily

A new study found people with untreated obstructive sleep apnea could have an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.

From The Wall Street Journal

The medical device maker, which specializes in treatments for obstructive sleep apnea, was upgraded to Buy from Hold at Stifel.

From Barron's

Weight-loss drugs remain a risk to the company’s core business, seeing as Inspire Medical caters to patients with obstructive sleep apnea, a breathing disorder frequently linked to obesity.

From Barron's

Common health conditions that can cause fatigue include depression, iron deficiency, thyroid problems and sleep apnea, said Dr. Nina Mingioni, a professor of medicine at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia.

From Seattle Times