stertor

stertor definition - medical

ster·tor (stûrˈtər)

noun
A heavy snoring inspiratory sound occurring in coma or deep sleep, sometimes due to obstruction of the larynx or upper airways.

Related Forms:

  • sterˈto·rous adjective

Related Forms:

  • sterˈto·rous·ly adverb

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