sleep disorder

noun

: a medical problem that prevents a person from sleeping normally

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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 But the issue is not indicative of willpower or lack thereof, but a sign that someone may be dealing with an issue such as bad sleep hygiene, disturbed sleep throughout the night, or an underlying sleep disorder, Schütz said. Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025 Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that comprises interrupted breathing during sleep. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 14 Mar. 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 21 Apr. 2025.

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