hypersomnolence
noun
hy·per·som·no·lence
ˌhī-pər-ˈsäm-nə-lən(t)s 
: excessive daytime sleepiness despite sufficient nighttime sleep
hypersomnolence brought on by sleep apnea or depression
Treatment with CPAP improves quality of life, vigilance, and cognitive function in persons who report hypersomnolence …—
Kingman P. Strohl
Kingman P. Strohl
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: prolonged nighttime sleep : hypersomnia
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“Hypersomnolence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hypersomnolence. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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hypersomnolence
noun
hy·per·som·no·lence
-ˈsäm-nə-lən(t)s
: excessive daytime sleepiness despite sufficient nighttime sleep
hypersomnolence brought on by sleep apnea or depression
also
: prolonged nighttime sleep : hypersomnia sense 1
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