Pronunciation: /oʊsə/
noun abbreviation for the Open Source Alliance
A1 OSA stands for Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
A2 Many people with OSA use a CPAP machine to help them breathe better at night.
B1 The doctor diagnosed him with OSA after a sleep study.
B2 Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is a common treatment for OSA.
C1 Individuals with severe OSA may require surgery to correct the obstruction in their airway.
C2 Research has shown a link between OSA and cardiovascular disease.
formal Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a serious sleep disorder that causes breathing to repeatedly stop and start during sleep.
informal My doctor diagnosed me with OSA, so now I have to use a CPAP machine at night.
slang I heard OSA can make you feel like a zombie during the day.
figurative Dealing with OSA feels like constantly fighting against a heavy weight on your chest.
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