Definitions

1. noun

a temporary pause or cessation of breathing, especially during sleep

“The sleep study revealed that she suffered from apnea, which was affecting her overall health.”

2. noun

a lack of oxygen reaching the body’s tissues due to inadequate breathing

“The apnea caused by the heart condition made it challenging for him to participate in sports.”

3. noun

a sudden pause in the flow of something, such as a stream of data

“The network experienced an apnea in its data transmission, causing a delay in the project’s timeline.”