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Snoring
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SnoringHarsh breathing sounds during sleep caused by the vibration of the soft palate during inhalation.
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Breathing
The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through the mouth or nose due to muscle contraction, and then exhaled due to muscle relaxation.
Palate
Hard and soft tissue forming the roof of the mouth.
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Sinew
A tendon or fibrous cord.
Skull
The bony framework of the head.
Smallpox
A viral disease that was once highly contagious. Characterized by high fever, vomiting, and blisters and sores on the skin. Vaccination has eliminated this disease.
Smooth muscle
A type of muscle tissue controlled by the involuntary nervous system, occurring in the walls of the uterus, intestines or blood vessels.
Sneeze
To exhale breath from the nose and mouth in a sudden, involuntary action as a result of irritation of the mucous membranes of the nose.
Snoring
Soft palate
The soft part of the roof of the mouth in the back, toward the throat.
Soft tissue
The substance of an organic body or organ consisting of cells and intercellular materials. The muscles and other nonbony tissues of the body.
Solar plexus
The network of nerves in the center of the abdomen.
Specimen
A sample taken to study the nature of the whole.
Speculum
An instrument for opening a body cavity to permit visual inspection.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Breathing
The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through the mouth or nose due to muscle contraction, and then exhaled due to muscle relaxation.
Palate
Hard and soft tissue forming the roof of the mouth.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Sinew
A tendon or fibrous cord.
Skull
The bony framework of the head.
Smallpox
A viral disease that was once highly contagious. Characterized by high fever, vomiting, and blisters and sores on the skin. Vaccination has eliminated this disease.
Smooth muscle
A type of muscle tissue controlled by the involuntary nervous system, occurring in the walls of the uterus, intestines or blood vessels.
Sneeze
To exhale breath from the nose and mouth in a sudden, involuntary action as a result of irritation of the mucous membranes of the nose.
Snoring
Soft palate
The soft part of the roof of the mouth in the back, toward the throat.
Soft tissue
The substance of an organic body or organ consisting of cells and intercellular materials. The muscles and other nonbony tissues of the body.
Solar plexus
The network of nerves in the center of the abdomen.
Specimen
A sample taken to study the nature of the whole.
Speculum
An instrument for opening a body cavity to permit visual inspection.
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