sleep disorder

noun

: a medical problem that prevents a person from sleeping normally

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Fogginess in the morning is a common symptom in people who have a sleep disorder such as obstructive sleep apnea, and a visit with a physician might be needed to rule out underlying disorders, Schütz said. Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025 During his leave, Moore was diagnosed with shift work sleep disorder, a condition that commonly affects night shift workers. Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025 If you have been diagnosed with a sleep disorder, work to manage it. Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025 People experiencing excessive sleepiness may have a sleep disorder, while those dealing with fatigue could be dealing with a sleep disorder or an underlying medical issue. Julianna Bragg, CNN, 18 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sleep disorder

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“Sleep disorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sleep%20disorder. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.

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