Stertorous
Stertorous
Stertorous (pronunciation: stərˈtôrəs) is a medical term used to describe a type of noisy breathing that is often associated with airway obstruction or congestion. The term is derived from the Latin word "stertor", which means "snoring".
Etymology
The term "stertorous" is derived from the Latin word "stertor", which means "snoring". It is used in medical contexts to describe a specific type of noisy, labored breathing that is often associated with airway obstruction or congestion.
Related Terms
- Airway Obstruction: A blockage of the airway, which can cause stertorous breathing.
- Congestion: A buildup of fluid or mucus in the airways, which can also result in stertorous breathing.
- Respiration: The process of inhaling and exhaling, which can be affected by stertorous breathing.
- Snoring: A common symptom of stertorous breathing, caused by vibrations in the airway.
See Also
- Sleep Apnea: A sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing or periods of shallow breathing during sleep. Stertorous breathing is often a symptom of this condition.
- Pneumonia: An infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, which can cause stertorous breathing.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Stertorous
- Wikipedia's article - Stertorous
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