doess (disorders of excessive somnolence) 《英文msh詞典》DOESs (Disorders of Excessive Somnolence) ; [入口詞] DOESs (Disorders of Excessive Somnolence) ; [主題詞] Disorders of Excessive Somnolence ; [英文釋義] Disorders characterized by hypersomnolence during normal waking hours that may impair cognitive functioning. Subtypes include primary hypersomnia disorders (e.g.,IDIOPATHIC HYPERSOMNOLENCE; NARCOLEPSY; and KLEINE-LEVIN SYNDROME) and secondary hypersomnia disorders where excessive somnolence can be attributed to a known cause (e.g.,drug affect,MENTAL DISORDERS,and SLEEP APNEA SYNDROME). (From J Neurol Sci 1998 Jan 8;153(2):192-202; Thorpy,Principles and Practice of Sleep Medicine,2nd ed,p320)