ADJUSTMENT SLEEP DISORDERS
\ɐd͡ʒˈʌstmənt slˈiːp dɪsˈɔːdəz], \ɐdʒˈʌstmənt slˈiːp dɪsˈɔːdəz], \ɐ_dʒ_ˈʌ_s_t_m_ə_n_t s_l_ˈiː_p d_ɪ_s_ˈɔː_d_ə_z]\
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A broad category of sleep disorders characterized by either hypersomnolence or insomnia. The three major subcategories include intrinsic (i.e., arising from within the body) (SLEEP DISORDERS, INTRINSIC), extrinsic (secondary to environmental conditions or various pathologic conditions), and disturbances of circadian rhythm. (From Thorpy, Sleep Disorders Medicine, 1994, p187)
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