HealthJuly 10, 2026
dyssomnia
/dɪˈsɒmniə/
Definition
A broad clinical category of sleep disorders characterized by difficulties in the amount, quality, or timing of sleep.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek prefix 'dys-' (meaning bad, difficult, or disordered) combined with the Latin 'somnus' (meaning sleep). The term entered modern medical terminology to categorize various conditions involving abnormal sleep patterns.
In the news
In the article, the term appears in a list of medical conditions and disorders, categorized under specialized pediatric and psychiatric health concerns.
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