stridor meaning

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stridor (noun): a whistling sound when breathing (usually heard on inspiration); indicates obstruction of the trachea or larynx.

Definition of stridor

  1. a whistling sound when breathing (usually heard on inspiration); indicates obstruction of the trachea or larynx

    Type of: symptom

Scrabble score: 8 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with ST · words ending in OR · 7-letter words

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