hypersomnia

Meanings

• Noun

  A sleep disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and prolonged nighttime sleep.

  - "She suffers from hypersomnia and often falls asleep during the day."
  - "His diagnosis was hypersomnia, not insomnia."

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Variants

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hypersomnia

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'hypo' meaning under and 'somnia' meaning sleep.

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Trivia

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1. Hypersomnia affects an estimated 1 in 2,000 people.

2. The exact cause of hypersomnia is unknown, but it is thought to involve abnormalities in the sleep-wake regulation system.

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Related Concepts

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1. Narcolepsy: Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that involves sudden and uncontrollable sleep attacks, which can occur during the day. Hypersomnia and narcolepsy are related conditions, as they both involve excessive daytime sleepiness.

2. Kleine-Levin Syndrome: Kleine-Levin Syndrome is a rare sleep disorder characterized by periods of excessive sleepiness and behavioral changes. It is also known as 'Sleeping Beauty Syndrome' and is sometimes classified as a type of hypersomnia.

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Culture

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Hypersomnia is a rare sleep disorder and is not commonly depicted in literature or art. However, it has been mentioned in medical and scientific contexts.

How to Memorize "hypersomnia"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person who sleeps excessively during the day and has difficulty staying awake during normal waking hours. Visualize this person struggling to stay alert and focused on their daily activities.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hypersomnia' with the image of a person sleeping excessively during the day.
   - Remember that hypersomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hypersomnia: Huge Sleepiness Most Of Night And Afternoons'

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