sleep disorder

noun

: a medical problem that prevents a person from sleeping normally

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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 Insomnia: Stress can lead to short- or long-term insomnia, a sleep disorder that affects your ability to fall asleep or stay asleep and causes daytime sleepiness.6 Mental health conditions: Stress can contribute to various mood and anxiety disorders. Ashley Olivine, Ph.d., Mph, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2025 However, parents should consider seeking medical or psychiatric evaluation if: There are signs of another sleep disorder, such as sleepwalking or sleep apnea. Arielle Tschinkel, Parents, 12 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 2 Apr. 2025.

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