Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The cessation of breathing, most often in reference to transient instances thereof during sleep.
Related words
- Other spellings
- apnoea UK
Forms
- Plural
- apneas → asphyxias…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| apnea | rising | |
| asphyxia | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- asphyxia