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SLEEP DISORDER
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A disturbance of the normal sleep pattern
Classified under:
Nouns denoting stable states of affairs
Hypernyms ("sleep disorder" is a kind of...):
disorder; upset (a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "sleep disorder"):
hypersomnia (an inability to stay awake)
insomnia (an inability to sleep; chronic sleeplessness)
pavor nocturnus; sleep terror disorder (a disorder of sleep characterized by a dream of terrifying dimensions far worse than a typical nightmare; they occur during NREM sleep)
sleep apnea (apnea that occurs during sleep)
Context examples:
Further exploration of the factors that regulate circadian rhythms may enable manipulation of the system in sleep disorders.
(Circadian Rhythm Pathway BioCarta, NCI Thesaurus/BIOCARTA)
Recent research has linked sleep deficiency and certain sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea, to an increased risk of obesity, diabetes, cancer, as well as heart disease.
(Study helps solve mystery of how sleep protects against heart disease, National Institutes of Health)
It is also important to note that the link between sleep disorders and Alzheimer's risk is considered by many scientists to be bidirectional, since elevated beta-amyloid may also lead to sleep disturbances.
(Lack of sleep may be linked to risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, National Institutes of Health)
Researchers say a better understanding of these processes could lead to new ways to treat sleep disorders such as insomnia and narcolepsy.
(Researchers explore complex genetic network behind sleep duration, National Institutes of Health)
Scientists have spotted neurons that play crucial roles in connecting emotions and sleep, shedding light on the future discovery of drug targets for anxiety disorder and/or sleep disorders.
(The Secret Connection between Anxiety, Sleep, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)
A drug that is used to treat depression and may be given to treat anxiety, sleep disorders, and pain.
(Amitriptyline, NCI Dictionary)
A sleep disorder characterized by a tendency for excessive sleepiness during the day which occurs even after adequate sleep in the nighttime.
(Narcolepsy, NCI Thesaurus)
A combination of drugs used as a treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy (a sleep disorder).
(Adderall, NCI Dictionary)
In medicine, a family of drugs used to treat depression, attention-deficit disorder (a common disorder in which children are inattentive, impulsive, and/or over-active), and narcolepsy (a sleep disorder that causes uncontrollable sleepiness).
(CNS stimulant, NCI Dictionary)
They are used to treat depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (a disorder in which a person has problems paying attention, controlling actions, and remaining still or quiet), and narcolepsy (a sleep disorder).
(Central nervous system stimulant, NCI Dictionary)
