Look up: snoring

1. snoring
   [adj] - breathing during sleep with harsh noises caused by vibration of the uvula or soft palate
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2. Snoring
   Our Snoring Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Snoring Snoring: A rough rattling noise made on inspiration during sleep by vibration of the soft palate (the back of the roof of the mouth) and the uvula (the prominent structure dangling down at the back of th...
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3. Snoring
   Snor'ing noun (Physiol.) The act of respiring through the open mouth so that the currents of inspired and expired air cause a vibration of the uvula and soft palate, thus giving rise to a sound more or less harsh. It is usually unvoluntary, but may be produced voluntarily.
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4. snoring
   <physiology> The act of respiring through the open mouth so that the currents of inspired and expired air cause a vibration of the uvula and soft palate, thus giving rise to a sound more or less harsh. It is usually unvoluntary, but may be produced voluntarily. ... Source: Websters Dictionary ... (01 Mar 1998) ...
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5. snoring
   adjective breathing during sleep with harsh noises caused by vibration of the uvula or soft palate; `the snoring sleeper`
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6. snoring
   (snor´ing) a type of breathing during sleep that is accompanied by harsh sounds when inhaled air causes the soft palate to vibrate; this is common among persons who sleep with their mouths open. Called also stertor.
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7. Snoring
   • (n.) The act of respiring through the open mouth so that the currents of inspired and expired air cause a vibration of the uvula and soft palate, thus giving rise to a sound more or less harsh. It is usually unvoluntary, but may be produced voluntarily. • (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Snore
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8. snoring
   a rough, hoarse noise produced upon the intake of breath during sleep and caused by the vibration of the soft palate and vocal cords. It is often ... [1 related articles]
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9. snoring
   snoring, rough, vibratory sounds made in breathing during sleep or coma. The noisy breathing is the result of an open mouth and a relaxation of the palate; it is frequently induced by lying on one's back. Snoring may indicate some obstruction to nasal breathing such as enlarged adenoids; this is esp...
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10. snoring
    Loud noise during sleep made by vibration of the soft palate (the rear part of the roof of the mouth), caused by streams of air entering the nose and mouth at the same time. It is most common when the nose is partially blocked. Sleep apnoea causes loud snoring that wakes the sufferer repeatedly throughout the night, causing chronic tiredness
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11. Snoring
    | MeshID = D012913 --> `Snoring` is the vibration of respiratory structures and the resulting sound, due to obstructed air movement during breathing while sleeping. In some cases the sound may be soft, but in other cases, it can be loud and unpleasant. Snoring during sleep may be a sign, or first al...
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