Encyclopedia of Psychopharmacology

2010 Edition
| Editors: Ian P. Stolerman

Sleep Apnea

  • Joseph Zohar
Reference work entry
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-68706-1_1677

Definition

Sleep disorder involving temporary cessation of breathing during sleep.

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Authors and Affiliations

  • Joseph Zohar
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  1. 1.Department of PsychiatryChaim Sheba Medical CenterTel HashomerIsrael