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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Demand for ‘sleep apnea’ testing equipment manufactured by the Japanese industrial company’s subsidiary could also accelerate as drug therapies gain traction.

From The Wall Street Journal

By his final year on the job, his doctor told him he was dealing with prediabetes, fatty liver disease, metabolic syndrome, sleep apnea, acid reflux, and obesity.

From Salon

They first tested it on standard sleep assessments, such as identifying sleep stages and evaluating sleep apnea severity.

From Science Daily

One limitation of the research is that it did not include data on sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea, which could have influenced the results.

From Science Daily

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

From Science Daily