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Definition of Stridor
1. Noun. A whistling sound when breathing (usually heard on inspiration); indicates obstruction of the trachea or larynx.
Definition of Stridor
1. n. A harsh, shrill, or creaking noise.
Definition of Stridor
1. Noun. A harsh, shrill, unpleasant noise. ¹
2. Noun. (pathology) A high pitched sound heard on inspiration resulting from turbulent air flow in the upper airway usually indicative of serious airway obstruction. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Stridor
1. a strident sound [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Stridor
Literary usage of Stridor
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Transactions of the American Pediatric Society by American Pediatric Society (1906)
"Congenital laryngeal stridor is a peculiar symptom complex which has long been a
... Laryngeal stridor is a peculiarity of respiration which appears or is ..."
2. Diseases of the Nose and Throat by Algernon Coolidge (1915)
"The stridor is very marked in deep anesthesia. It takes place at the entrance
... Variation in stridor is often due to the relative position of the tongue. ..."
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