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May 18, 2013

Snoring Glossary of Terms

The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Snoring article.

Ablation: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Acetaminophen: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Adenoids: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Airway: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Airway obstruction: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Anesthesia: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Anterior: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Apnea: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Bacteria: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Blood pressure: See the definition from MedTerms.com

BMI: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Body mass index: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Body type: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Borborygmus: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Brain: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Breathing: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Cardiovascular: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Cardiovascular disease: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Cartilage: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Cavities: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Congestion: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Continuous positive airway pressure: See the definition from MedTerms.com

CPAP: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Cuts: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Deviated septum: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Deviation of the nasal septum: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Diagnosis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Elbow: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Esophagus: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Exacerbate: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Excessive daytime sleepiness: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Heart: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Hernia: See the definition from MedTerms.com

High blood pressure: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Humidifier: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Hygiene: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Hypertension: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Hypoxia: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Implant: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Indicate: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Infection: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Inflammation: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Insertion: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Insomnia: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Jaw: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Joint: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Laser: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Lateral: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Leg: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Limb: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Lungs: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Mandible: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Moisturize: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Mouth: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Mucosa: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Muscle: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Muscular: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Nasal: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Nasal passage: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Nasal polyps: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Nasal septum: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Nasopharynx: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Neck: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Nose: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Objective: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Obstruction: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Obstructive sleep apnea: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Operating room: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Oropharynx: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Oxygen: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Pain: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Palate: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Palatine: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Pharynx: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Pollen: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Polysomnography: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Prevalence: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Pulse: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Recur: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Recurrence: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Referral: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Relapse: See the definition from MedTerms.com

REM sleep: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Resistance: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Respiratory: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Restless leg syndrome: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Saline: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Sedative: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Septum: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Sinus: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Sleep: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Sleep apnea: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Sleep disorders: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Sleep hygiene: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Snoring: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Soft palate: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Sore: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Sore throat: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Stage: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Steroid: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Stomach: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Stuffy nose: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Surgery: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Symptom: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Syndrome: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Throat: See the definition from MedTerms.com

TMJ: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Tongue: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Tonsils: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Topical: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Trauma: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Turbinate: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Tylenol: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Uvula: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Ventilation: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Viral: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Viruses: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Weight loss: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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