| stertor | A noisy inspiration occurring in coma or deep sleep, sometimes due to obstruction of the larynx or upper airways. Origin: L. Sterto, to snore (05 Mar 2000) |
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| stertorous | Characterised by a deep snoring, which accompaines inspiration in some diseases, especially apoplexy; hence, hoarsely breathing; snoring. "Burning, stertorous breath that hurt her cheek." (Mrs. Browning) "The day has ebbed away, and it is night in his room, before his stertorous breathing lulls." (Dickens) Origin: L. Stertere to snore: cf. F. Stertoreux. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| stertorous breathing | Harsh, noisy breathing usually heard in an comatous patient. Synonym: stertorous breathing. (05 Mar 2000) |
| stertorous respiration | Harsh, noisy breathing usually heard in an comatous patient. Synonym: stertorous breathing. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hen-cluck stertor | A breath sound like the clucking of a hen, sometimes heard in cases of postpharyngeal abscess. (05 Mar 2000) |
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