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stridor
 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun stridor has 1 sense
  1. stridor - a whistling sound when breathing (usually heard on inspiration); indicates obstruction of the trachea or larynx
    --1 is a kind of     symptom

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Stridor

Noun

  1. A high-pitched, wheezing sound produced during breathing due to blockage or narrowing of the upper airway.

Example Sentences:

  • The doctor immediately recognized the presence of stridor in the child's breathing, indicating a potential airway obstruction.
  • Stridor can be a symptom of various respiratory conditions, such as croup or epiglottitis.

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