Sleep Apnea Glossary of Terms
The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Sleep Apnea article. Abdominal: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Abnormal: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Abscess: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Airway: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Airway obstruction: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Allergic reaction: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Anatomy: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Anesthesia: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Antidepressants: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Anxiety: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Apnea: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Atherosclerotic: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Atrial: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Atrial fibrillation: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Atrium: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Bariatric: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Bariatric surgery: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Base of tongue: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Baseline: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Behavior therapy: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Blood pressure: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Board certified: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Brain: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Breathing: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Bronchi: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Bypass: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Carbon dioxide: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Cardiac: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Cardioversion: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Cerebrovascular: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Cerebrovascular disease: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Chest: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Chin: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Chronic: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Cognitive: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Complication: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Congenital: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Congestion: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Congestive heart failure: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Continuous positive airway pressure: See the definition from MedTerms.com
CPAP: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Cure: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Cuts: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Depression: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Deviated septum: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Diagnosis: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Dysfunction: See the definition from MedTerms.com
EEG: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Electroencephalogram: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Electromyogram: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Empirical: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Excessive daytime sleepiness: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Fatigue: See the definition from MedTerms.com
FDA: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Fibrillation: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Gastroesophageal: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Gastroesophageal reflux: See the definition from MedTerms.com
GERD: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Gestation: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Heart: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Heart attack: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Heart disease: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Heart failure: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Heart rate: See the definition from MedTerms.com
High altitude: See the definition from MedTerms.com
High blood pressure: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Hormone: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Hygiene: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Hypertension: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Hypertrophy: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Hypopnea: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Hypothyroidism: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Hypotonia: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Implant: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Infant: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Infection: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Inflammation: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Injure: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Insomnia: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Insulin: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Insulin resistance: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Intensive care: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Jaw: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Jawbone: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Joint: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Laboratory: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Laryngeal: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Larynx: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Laser: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Leg: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Limb: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Lungs: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Mandible: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Medical history: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Memory: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Metabolic: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Modafinil: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Morbidity: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Mortality: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Mouth: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Muscle: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Muscular: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Nasal: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Nasal passage: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Nasal polyps: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Neck: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Nerve: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Nose: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Obese: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Obesity: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Objective: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Obstruction: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Obstructive sleep apnea: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Operation: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Oral surgeon: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Oxygen: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Pain: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Palate: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Pharyngeal: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Pharynx: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Polysomnography: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Posterior: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Postoperative: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Pound: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Prematurity: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Prevalence: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Primary care: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Probe: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Pulmonary: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Pulmonary hypertension: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Quality of life: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Recurrence: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Recurrent: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Reflux: See the definition from MedTerms.com
REM sleep: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Resistance: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Resolution: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Respiratory: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Restless legs: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Reuptake: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Risk factor: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Sedative: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Sensation: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Septum: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Serotonin: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Sinusitis: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Sleep: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Sleep apnea: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Sleep hygiene: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Sleep talking: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Sleepwalking: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Snoring: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Soft palate: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Somnolence: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Stage: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Stenosis: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Steroid: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Stress: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Stroke: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Surgeon: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Surgery: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Sympathetic nervous system: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Syndrome: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Therapy: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Throat: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Thyroid: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Thyroid hormone: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Tired: See the definition from MedTerms.com
TMJ: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Tongue: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Tongue base: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Tonsillectomy: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Tonsils: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Topical: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Trachea: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Tracheostomy: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Tracheostomy tube: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Tubes: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Uvula: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Ventricle: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Vessel: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Voice box: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Weight loss: See the definition from MedTerms.com
Withdrawal symptoms: See the definition from MedTerms.com
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