Sleep Apnoea

Pronunciation: /sliːp æpˈniːə/

Definitions of sleep apnoea

noun a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing or instances of shallow or infrequent breathing during sleep

Example Sentences

A1 Sleep apnoea is a condition where a person stops breathing during sleep.

A2 People with sleep apnoea may experience daytime fatigue and loud snoring.

B1 Treatment options for sleep apnoea include CPAP machines and lifestyle changes.

B2 Individuals with severe sleep apnoea may need surgery to correct the issue.

C1 Sleep apnoea can lead to serious health complications if left untreated.

C2 Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is a common treatment for sleep apnoea.

Examples of sleep apnoea in a Sentence

formal Sleep apnoea is a serious sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing or shallow breaths during sleep.

informal My dad has sleep apnoea and has to wear a CPAP machine at night.

slang I heard that loud snoring can be a sign of sleep apnoea.

figurative The city's traffic congestion is like sleep apnoea, causing disruptions and pauses in the flow of vehicles.

Grammatical Forms of sleep apnoea

• past tense: slept
• plural: sleep apnoeas
• comparative: more severe sleep apnoea
• superlative: most severe sleep apnoea
• present tense: sleep apnoea
• future tense: will have sleep apnoea
• perfect tense: has had sleep apnoea
• continuous tense: is experiencing sleep apnoea
• singular: sleep apnoea
• positive degree: severe sleep apnoea
• infinitive: to have sleep apnoea
• gerund: experiencing sleep apnoea
• participle: sleep apnoea sufferer

Origin and Evolution of sleep apnoea

First Known Use: 1965 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The term 'sleep apnoea' originated from the Greek words 'a' (without) and 'pnoia' (breathing), indicating a condition where breathing stops during sleep.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in medical literature to describe a specific sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing or shallow breathing during sleep, the term 'sleep apnoea' has since become more widely recognized and used in everyday language to refer to any breathing interruptions during sleep.