noun
- a medical condition characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness or an abnormally prolonged need for sleep
Usage: medical/clinical term; also called hypersomnia
Examples
- The patient's hypersomnolence made it difficult for her to stay awake during work.
- Hypersomnolence can be a symptom of sleep apnea or narcolepsy.
- His doctor diagnosed him with hypersomnolence after he reported sleeping 12 hours a night and still feeling exhausted.
- Certain medications can cause hypersomnolence as a side effect.
- The neurologist referred the patient to a sleep specialist to evaluate his hypersomnolence.