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Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms > Signs and Symptoms > Signs and Symptoms, Respiratory > Apnea > Sleep Apnea Syndromes
Respiratory Tract Diseases > Respiration Disorders > Apnea > Sleep Apnea Syndromes
Mental Disorders > Sleep Wake Disorders > Dyssomnias > Sleep Disorders, Intrinsic > Sleep Apnea Syndromes
... > Nervous System Diseases > Neurologic Manifestations > Sleep Wake Disorders > Dyssomnias > Sleep Disorders, Intrinsic > Sleep Apnea Syndromes
... > Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms > Signs and Symptoms > Neurologic Manifestations > Sleep Wake Disorders > Dyssomnias > Sleep Disorders, Intrinsic > Sleep Apnea Syndromes

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Sleep Apnea Syndromes  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Disorders characterized by multiple cessations of respirations during sleep that induce partial arousals and interfere with the maintenance of sleep. Sleep apnea syndromes are divided into central (see SLEEP APNEA, CENTRAL), obstructive (see SLEEP APNEA, OBSTRUCTIVE), and mixed central-obstructive types.

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Entry terms

  • Apnea, Sleep
  • Sleep Hypopnea

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