sleep disorder — a medical condition that affects the quality, timing, or amount of sleep
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a medical condition that affects the quality, timing, or amount of sleep
Pronunciation (IPA): /sliːp dɪsˈɔːrdər/
Example Sentences
- My roommate's sleep disorder makes him snore like a freight train every night.
- The doctor recommended a sleep study to identify her sleep disorder.
- Thanks to my sleep disorder, I've become a professional midnight snack expert.
sleep disorder
NOUN[/sliːp dɪsˈɔːrdər/]
a medical condition that affects the quality, timing, or amount of sleep
💡 Concept
a medical condition that affects the quality, timing, or amount of sleep
🎵 Rhyme
Recording sleep disorders to restore proper order!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/sliːp dɪsˈɔːrdər/
🇬🇧 UK/sliːp dɪsˈɔːdə/
🌳Etymology
Prefixdis--
Rootorder
Suffix--er
🎵Rhyme
recorderborderorder
recorder
border
order
🔗Collocations
diagnose a sleep disorder
treat sleep disorders
common sleep disorder
chronic sleep disorder
sleep disorder clinic
suffer from sleep disorders
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My roommate's sleep disorder makes him snore like a freight train every night.”
“The doctor recommended a sleep study to identify her sleep disorder.”
😄 Fun example
“Thanks to my sleep disorder, I've become a professional midnight snack expert.”
“Sleep disorders can seriously impact your daily performance and health.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
sleep disturbancesleep problemsleep conditioninsomnia
Antonyms
healthy sleepnormal sleep pattern
Related
insomniasleep apneanarcolepsysleepwalkingrestless leg syndrome
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