What does stridor mean?

Definitions for stridor
ˈstraɪ dərstri·dor

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. stridornoun

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

Wiktionary

  1. stridornoun

    A harsh, shrill, unpleasant noise.

    1891 But when the tilted plank let slide its freight into the sea, a second strange human murmur was heard, blended now with another inarticulate sound proceeding from certain larger sea-fowl, whose attention having been attracted by the peculiar commotion in the water resulting from the heavy sloped dive of the shotted hammock into the sea, flew screaming to the spot. So near the hull did they come, that the stridor or bony creak of their gaunt double-jointed pinions was audible. Herman Melville, Billy Budd, Chapter 28.

  2. stridornoun

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

  3. Etymology: From stridor, from strido.

Wikipedia

  1. Stridor

    Stridor (Latin for "creaking or grating noise") is a high-pitched extra-thoracic breath sound resulting from turbulent air flow in the larynx or lower in the bronchial tree. It is different from a stertor which is a noise originating in the pharynx. Stridor is a physical sign which is caused by a narrowed or obstructed airway. It can be inspiratory, expiratory or biphasic, although it is usually heard during inspiration. Inspiratory stridor often occurs in children with croup. It may be indicative of serious airway obstruction from severe conditions such as epiglottitis, a foreign body lodged in the airway, or a laryngeal tumor. Stridor should always command attention to establish its cause. Visualization of the airway by medical experts equipped to control the airway may be needed.

ChatGPT

  1. stridor

    Stridor is a high-pitched, wheezing sound caused by disrupted airflow. It is usually due to blockages or narrowing in the upper airway, and is often heard when inhaling. Stridor can be a sign of several medical conditions, including laryngitis, croup, and epiglottitis, and can be a symptom of a serious condition requiring immediate medical attention.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Stridornoun

    a harsh, shrill, or creaking noise

  2. Etymology: [L., from stridere to make any harsh, grating, or creaking sound.]

Wikidata

  1. Stridor

    Stridor is a high-pitched wheezing sound resulting from turbulent air flow in the upper airway. Stridor is a physical sign which is produced by narrowed or obstructed airway path. It can be inspiratory, expiratory or biphasic. Inspiratory stridor is common. It can be indicative of serious airway obstruction from severe conditions such as epiglottitis, a foreign body lodged in the airway, or a laryngeal tumor. Stridor is indicative of a potential medical emergency and should always command attention. Wherever possible, attempts should be made to immediately establish the cause of the stridor That examination requires visualization of the airway by a team of medical experts equipped to control the airway. A reduction in oxygen saturation is considered a late sign of airway obstruction, particularly in a child with healthy lungs and normal gas exchange.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of stridor in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of stridor in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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