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apnoea


Meanings
  • Noun

    A condition characterized by the temporary absence of breath during sleep.

    - "During sleep studies, it was discovered that the patient suffered from apnoea."
    - "The use of a continuous positive airway pressure machine can help alleviate symptoms of apnoea."

Variants
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apnea , apnoea , apnoeas
Etymology
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From the Greek word 'apnoia' meaning 'breathlessness'.


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  1. Apnoea is not exclusive to humans and can affect animals as well.

  2. Sleep apnoea is estimated to affect more than 1 billion people worldwide.

  3. Untreated sleep apnoea can increase the risk of developing conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and stroke.


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  1. Sleep apnea: A more severe condition characterized by repeated episodes of apnoea and disrupted breathing during sleep, which can lead to serious health complications if left untreated.


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Apnoea is a common condition in sleep medicine and is often associated with sleep apnea, a more severe condition characterized by repeated episodes of apnoea and disrupted breathing during sleep.

How to Memorize "apnoea"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the absence of breath during sleep to understand the meaning of apnoea.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word apnoea with the feeling of not being able to breathe during sleep.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'A is for Absence, P for Pause, N for No breath, O for Obstructed, E for Event' to remember the meaning of apnoea.


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