stertorous

adjective ster·to·rous \ˈstər-tə-rəs\

Definition of STERTOROUS

: characterized by a harsh snoring or gasping sound

— ster·to·rous·ly adverb

1802

Medical Dictionary

adjective ster·to·rous \ˈstərt-ə-rəs\

: characterized by a harsh snoring or gasping sound

—ster·to·rous·ly adverb

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