British spelling of apnea; a temporary stop in breathing, especially during sleep.
From Greek 'a-' (without) + 'pnoe' (breathing). The British English variant of the medical term.
The British spelling 'apnoea' shows how medical terminology spread from Greek through different English-speaking countries, and both spellings are equally valid depending on your region.
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