Apnoea
/ˈæp.ni.ə/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Alternative form of apnea. UK, alt-of, alternative, uncountable, usually
Example
More examples"Because it inflames upper-airway tissues, smoking often leads to obstructive sleep apnoea. Alcohol and sedatives can worsen apnoea as well; acting as muscle relaxants, they make the airway smaller."
Etymology
From a- + -pnoea.