Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stertorous
Adjective
/ˈstərtərəs/
Definition
Characterized by a deep, snoring, or gasping sound, usually associated with difficult breathing.
Examples
- After the accident, he was found to be breathing in a stertorous manner.
- The patient’s stertorous breathing raised concerns among the medical staff.
- During the sleep study, her stertorous sounds were monitored closely.
Meaning
Stertorous refers to a heavy, labored breathing pattern, often described as snoring or a loud, noisy inhalation/exhalation, which can occur in certain medical conditions.
Synonyms
- snoring
- gasping
- labored
