stridor

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A harsh, shrill, unpleasant noise.
  2. A high-pitched sound heard on inspiration resulting from turbulent air flow in the upper airway usually indicative of serious airway obstruction.

Pronunciation

/ˈstɹaɪdɚ/

Word forms

stridor stridors

Etymology

From Latin strīdor (“shrill or harsh sound”), from strīdō (“make a shrill or harsh sound”).

Derived words

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