polysomous

/ˌpɒliˈsɒmnəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

having or characterized by many nights or a condition of disturbed or excessive sleep

“The patient was described as polysomnous due to her chronic insomnia.”

2. adjective

pertaining to or resulting from polysomnography

“The polysomnous data from the sleep study revealed some interesting patterns.”

Synonyms

  • insomniac
  • somnolent

Antonyms

  • somnambulant