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stri⋅dor

  [strahy-der]
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–noun
1. a harsh, grating, or creaking sound.
2. Pathology. a harsh respiratory sound due to any of various forms of obstruction of the breathing passages.
Origin:
1625–35; < L strīdor, equiv. to strīd(ēre) (see strident ) + -or -or 1
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stri·dor   (strī'dər, -dôr')   
n.  

  1. A harsh, shrill, grating, or creaking sound.

  2. Pathology A harsh, high-pitched sound in inhalation or exhalation.


[Latin strīdor, from strīdēre, to make harsh sounds, ultimately of imitative origin.]
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Main Entry: stri·dor
Pronunciation: 'strId-&r, 'strI-"do(&)r
Function: noun
: a harsh vibrating sound heard during respiration in cases ofobstruction of the air passages stridor>
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stridor stri·dor (strī'dər, -dôr')
n.
A high-pitched noisy sound occurring during inhalation or exhalation, a sign of respiratory obstruction.

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