stertor

noun

ster·​tor ˈstər-tər  -ˌtȯr 

: the act of producing a snoring sound : snoring

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin stertere to snore; akin to sternuere to sneeze

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

stertor

noun

ster·​tor ˈstərt-ər  ˈstər-ˌtȯ(ə)r 

: the act or fact of snoring : stertorous breathing