polysomia

/ˌpɒlɪˈsɒmnɒgrəfi/ or /ˌpɒliˈsɒmnɒgrəfi/

Definitions

1. noun

A scientific recording of sleep patterns, including brain waves, heart rate, and other bodily functions, used to diagnose and study sleep disorders.

“The doctor ordered polysomnography to help diagnose the patient’s sleep apnea.”

Synonyms

  • sleep recording
  • sleep study

Antonyms

  • alertness
  • wakefulness