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ap•ne•a
Pronunciation: (ap'nē-u, ap-nē'u), [key]—
n. Pathol.
1. a temporary suspension of breathing, occurring in some newborns
(infant apnea) and in some adults during sleep
(sleep apnea).
2. asphyxia.
Also,ap'noe•a.Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.