Somnolence: meaning, definitions and examples

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somnolence

 

[ หˆsษ’m.nษ™.lษ™ns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Somnolence refers to a state of strong desire for sleep or a condition characterized by prolonged drowsiness. It often manifests as excessive sleepiness during the day, leading individuals to have difficulty staying awake and alert. Somnolence can be a result of various factors, including medical conditions, medications, or sleep disorders. It is important to distinguish somnolence from other sleep-related issues, as it can significantly impact an individual's daily functioning.

Synonyms

drowsiness, lethargy, sleepiness

Examples of usage

  • The patient exhibited signs of somnolence during the assessment.
  • His somnolence was attributed to his recent medication change.
  • Somnolence can impair one's ability to concentrate effectively.

Translations

Translations of the word "somnolence" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sonolรชncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเฅ€เค‚เคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schlรคfrigkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengantuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพะฝะปะธะฒั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sennoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็œ ๆฐ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท somnolence

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ somnolencia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uyku hali

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กธ๋ฆผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุนุงุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ospalost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ospalosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ—œ็ก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaspanost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ svefnleysi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑะนา›ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒซแƒ˜แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yuxululuq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ somnolencia

Word origin

The term 'somnolence' is derived from the Latin word 'somnolentia', which means 'sleepy' or 'drowsy'. The root 'somnus' in Latin translates to 'sleep', reflecting the word's connection to the state of being inclined to sleep. The prefix 'somno-' is used in medical terminology to describe conditions associated with sleep. The term has been used in English since the early 19th century, specifically within medical contexts to discuss various sleep disorders and conditions that affect vigilance and alertness. Over time, it has become a technical term used by healthcare professionals to assess and describe patients with excessive day-time sleepiness or drowsiness. Knowledge of somnolence is vital for understanding underlying health issues or medication side effects that may impair daily activities.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,450, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.