APNOEA


Meaning of APNOEA in English

[ ap'ni:ə ]

( US apnea )

■ noun Medicine temporary cessation of breathing, especially during sleep.

Origin

C18: mod. L., from Gk apnoia , from apnous 'breathless'.

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