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apnea

/ˈæpniə/ American
  • n. 呼吸暂停
Definition
  • n. a temporary stopping of breathing during sleep
Example
His doctor said his loud snoring was actually sleep apnea.
医生说他响亮的鼾声其实是睡眠呼吸暂停。