hypersomnia
/ˌhaɪpərˈsɑmniə/
noun
- A medical condition in which a person sleeps too much or feels extremely sleepy during the day, even after sleeping a lot at night.
- People with hypersomnia often struggle to stay awake during meetings or classes.
- Her doctor diagnosed her with hypersomnia after she kept falling asleep at work.
- Treatment for hypersomnia may include medication and lifestyle changes.