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central apnea

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central apnea
n.
Apnea resulting from medullary depression that inhibits respiratory movement.

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[3] Millman et al reported a resolution of central apnea in a male patient once a euthyroid state was achieved.
Patients with central apnea may not snore and they tend to be more aware of their frequent awakenings than those with obstructive apnea.
The two kinds of apnea are central apnea and obstructive apnea.
 
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