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adjective
1.
Also, strid·u·lant. making or having a harsh or grating sound.
2.
Pathology. pertaining to or characterized by stridor.
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Word Origin & History
stridulous
1611, from L. stridulus "giving a shrill sound, creaking," from stridere "to utter an inarticulate sound, grate, creak" (see strident). Stridulation is first recorded 1838.
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Medical Dictionary
stridulous strid·u·lous (strĭj'ə-ləs)
adj.
Characterized by or making a shrill grating sound or noise.
Relating to or characterized by stridor.
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