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Hypersomnolence vs Insomnia - What's the difference?

hypersomnolence | insomnia |

As nouns the difference between hypersomnolence and insomnia

is that hypersomnolence is excessive sleepiness while insomnia is a sleeping disorder that is known for its symptoms of unrest and the inability to sleep.

hypersomnolence

English

Noun

(-)
  • (medicine) Excessive sleepiness

    • See also

    *("hypersomnolence" on Wikipedia)

    insomnia

    English

    (wikipedia insomnia)

    Noun

  • A sleeping disorder that is known for its symptoms of unrest and the inability to sleep.

    • Derived terms

    * insomniac

    Synonyms

    * sleeplessness

    Related terms

    * hypersomnia