stridor

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/ˈstɹɑjɾɹ̩/ English

Definitions

noun

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

Related words

Synonyms

inspiratory shrill shrilling shriek croak whistling screaking shright whistle shriekling screech strident skirling scree roar bray

Associated

expiratory croup wheezing airway larynx obstruction edema cough breath breathing respiratory symptoms

Rhymes

outsider chider insider glider outrider provider slider rider wider cider

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