stertor
IPA: stˈɛrtɝ
noun
- (biology, medicine) The act of snoring, especially heavy snoring.
- (biology, medicine) A snoring sound, as for example even during wakefulness in infants with breathing difficulties.
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Examples of "stertor" in Sentences
- The patient's breathing was labored, punctuated by a distinct stertor that echoed through the room
- The stertor emanating from his chest indicated a potential respiratory issue
- The stertor grew louder as he struggled to catch his breath
- The nurse recognized the tell-tale sound of stertor and rushed to assess the patient's airway
- Despite the stertor, the doctor remained calm and focused on treating the underlying cause of the respiratory distress
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