noun a heavy snoring or gasping sound
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In medicine, stertor refers to a noisy breathing sound made when a person is snoring or has a blocked airway.
In the study of anatomy, stertor may be used to describe specific sounds related to the respiratory system or airway.
In veterinary medicine, stertor is used to describe abnormal respiratory sounds in animals, often indicating a respiratory issue or obstruction.
In the field of sleep medicine, stertor can be a symptom of sleep apnea or other breathing disorders during sleep.
In medical writing, a writer may use the term 'stertor' to describe a specific type of breathing sound that indicates an obstruction in the airway.
Physicians may use the term 'stertor' when documenting physical exam findings related to respiratory issues in patient charts.
Nurses may be familiar with the term 'stertor' when assessing patients with respiratory distress and reporting their findings to the healthcare team.
Paramedics may encounter 'stertor' in the field when assessing patients with airway obstructions or other respiratory problems.