obstructive sleep apnea (DOID:0050848)
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Synonyms: obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
Alt IDs: OMIM:107650, ICD10CM:G47.33, ICD9CM:327.23, ICD9CM:780.57, MESH:D020181, NCI:C116337, UMLS_CUI:C0520679
Definition: A sleep apnea that is characterized by repeated collapse and obstruction of the upper airway during sleep, which results in reduced airflow (hypopnea) or complete airflow cessation (apnea), oxygen desaturation, and arousals from sleep.