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insomnia

/ˌɪnˈsɑmniə/

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What does insomnia mean?

noun

  1. A sleeping disorder that is known for its symptoms of unrest and the inability to sleep.
  2. (informal) Temporary inability to sleep.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˌɪnˈsɑmniə/

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Pennyroyal infused they consider a great blood purifier they also use a heap as a pillow if suffering from insomnia.
K. Langloh (Katie Langloh) ParkerThe Euahlayi Tribe: A Study of Aboriginal Life in AustraliaProject Gutenberg ebook #3819
After the first night of insomnia a new factor enters,--the fear of sleeplessness and the conviction that one will not sleep.
Abraham MyersonThe Foundations of PersonalityProject Gutenberg ebook #1575
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The first symptoms of the disease are melancholia, insomnia, loss of appetite, and occasionally shooting pains, radiating from the wound.
George M. (George Milbrey) Gould; Walter L. (Walter Lytle) PyleAnomalies and Curiosities of MedicineProject Gutenberg ebook #747
And the early symptoms of chronic alcoholism show themselves in the form of neuralgia, insomnia, palpitation of the heart, and muscular tremors.
Anna M. (Anna Mary) GalbraithThe Four Epochs of Woman's Life; A Study in HygieneProject Gutenberg ebook #4986