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stertorous

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ster⋅to⋅rous

  [stur-ter-uhs]
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–adjective
1. characterized by stertor or heavy snoring.
2. breathing in this manner.
Origin:
1795–1805; stertor + -ous

Related forms:
ster⋅to⋅rous⋅ly, adverb
ster⋅to⋅rous⋅ness, noun
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ster·tor   (stûr'tər)   
n.  A heavy snoring sound in respiration.

[New Latin, from Latin stertere, to snore.]
ster'to·rous adj., ster'to·rous·ly adv.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: ster·to·rous
Pronunciation: 'st&rt-&-r&s
Function: adjective
: characterized by a harsh snoring or gasping sound —ster·to·rous·ly adverb
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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