comfort, rest, sleep fund terms

central sleep apnea (CSA)

the reduction of the brain’s transmission to the respiratory muscles resulting in the cessation of breathing

circadian rhythm

natural internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle within a 24-hr period

comfort

easement from the pain of suffering from negativity, emotional, and physical distress. being comforted has one feel accepted, safe, stronger, and valued

hypersomnia

a disorder of excessive daytime fatigue without improvement after more sleep

insomnia

ongoing inability to sleep despite having the opportunity to sleep

melatonin

hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle

narcolepsy

chronic sleep condition characterized by sudden sleepiness and sudden periods of sleep

obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)

recurrent episodes of upper airway collapse and obstruction while sleeping combined with waking from sleep

rapid eye movement (REM)

rapid movement of eyes accompanied by low muscle tone associated with the dream stage of sleep

sleep deprivation

when the body does not meet its biological sleep requirement, either chronically or acutely

sleep-wake homeostasis

assists the body to remember to sleep after a given time