A noisy inspiration occurring in coma or deep sleep, sometimes due to obstruction of the larynx or upper airways. ... Origin: L. Sterto, to snore ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Type: Term Pronunciation: ster′tōr Definitions: 1. A noisy inspiration occurring in coma or deep sleep, sometimes due to obstruction of the larynx or upper airways. Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=85008