stridor
stridor · stridors
A harsh, shrill, unpleasant noiseA harsh, shrill, unpleasant noise.
US/ˈstɹaɪdɚ/
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)A harsh, shrill, unpleasant noise.
(countable, uncountable)A high-pitched sound heard on inspiration resulting from turbulent air flow in the upper airway usually indicative of serious airway obstruction.
a whistling sound when breathing (usually heard on inspiration); indicates obstruction of the trachea or larynx
Origin
From Latin strīdor (“shrill or harsh sound”), from strīdō (“make a shrill or harsh sound”)From Latin strīdor (“shrill or harsh sound”), from strīdō (“make a shrill or harsh sound”).
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Forms
plural: stridorsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable