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Snoring medical terminology definition


Whether you call it by its slang name, “sawing logs,” or its medical name, “stertor,” snoring is common. You snore when something blocks the flow of air through your mouth and nose. The sound is caused by tissues at the top of your airway that strike each other and vibrate. Many adults snore, especially men. Snoring may increase with age.

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