stridor

Meaning

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

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈstɹaɪdɚ/
Etymology

From Latin strīdor (“shrill or harsh sound”), from strīdō (“make a shrill or harsh sound”).

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