Definition of Sleep disorders
Sleep disorders: Any disorder that affects,
disrupts, or involves sleep. The most common sleep disorder
is probably snoring, although it is usually not medically
significant. Insomnia, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome,
and sleepwalking are also sleep disorders. Most large
medical centers have diagnostic and treatment facilities
dedicated to sleep disorders.
See also sleep apnea,
sleepwalking, snoring.
Last Editorial Review: 11/16/1999 8:36:00 PM
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