STRIDOR


Meaning of STRIDOR in English

[ 'strʌɪdə ]

■ noun a strident sound.

↘ Medicine a harsh vibrating noise when breathing, caused by obstruction of the windpipe or larynx.

Origin

C17: from L., from stridere 'to creak'.

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