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Apnia

Description:

Apnia is a medical term that refers to the temporary cessation of breathing, especially during sleep. It can occur due to various reasons, such as obstructions in the airway passage or irregularities in the brain's respiratory control center.

This term can also be used metaphorically to describe a feeling of suffocation or a sense of breathlessness in a non-medical context.

Sample Sentences:

1. John has been diagnosed with sleep apnia, requiring him to use a CPAP machine to assist with breathing during the night.
2. The apnia caused by the allergic reaction made Sarah feel as if she couldn't catch her breath.
3. After a long hike, Mark experienced a momentary apnia, gasping for air to replenish his lungs.

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