snore vs stertor

snore

noun
  • The act of snoring, and the noise produced. 

  • An extremely boring person or event. 

verb
  • To breathe during sleep with harsh, snorting noises caused by vibration of the soft palate. 

stertor

noun
  • The act of snoring, especially heavy snoring. 

  • A snoring sound, as for example even during wakefulness in infants with breathing difficulties. 

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