Apnea

Definition: Meaning of, apnea in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / /

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apnea	apneas

North American English ; apnoea elsewhere

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apnea used in phrases

periodic apnea of the newborn (noun)
1. irregular breathing of newborns; periods of rapid breathing followed by apnea; believed to be associated with sudden infant death syndrome
sleep apnea (noun)
1. apnea that occurs during sleep
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Pronunciation: ˈsəʊdə ˈkrakə

Parts of Speech: noun

unsweetened cracker leavened slightly with soda and cream of tartar

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