Definition of apnea Apnea

/æˈpniʌ/ - [atpneeu] - ap•ne•a

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What does apnea mean?

WordNet

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Noun

Plural: apneas

apnea - transient cessation of respiration
  symptom anything that accompanies X and is regarded as an indication of X's existence
  periodic apnea of the newborn irregular breathing of newborns; periods of rapid breathing followed by apnea; believed to be associated with sudden infant death syndrome
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  • apnea
    Temporary absence or cessation of breathing.

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apnea in sign language
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