Stridor

noun

/ˈstɹɑjɾɹ̩/

Word Frequency: 0.3

Definitions

1.nounA harsh, shrill, unpleasant noise.

2.nounA high-pitched sound heard on inspiration resulting from turbulent air flow in the upper airway usually indicative of serious airway obstruction.

Synonyms

inspiratory shrill shrilling shriek croak whistling screaking shright whistle shriekling screech strident

Rhymes With

outsider chider insider glider outrider provider slider rider

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