stridor
Meanings
Plural: stridors
Noun
- a whistling sound when breathing (usually heard on inspiration); indicates obstruction of the trachea or larynx
- 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.
Origin / Etymology
From Latin strīdor (“shrill or harsh sound”), from strīdō (“make a shrill or harsh sound”).
Scrabble Score: 8
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Words With Friends Score: 8
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