polysomnography

(pol-ē-som-nog′ră-fē)

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[poly- + L. somnus, sleep + -graphy]
The simultaneous monitoring of respiratory, cardiac, muscle, brain, and ocular function during sleep. It is used most often to diagnose sleep apnea.
SYN: SEE: sleep study

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