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strid⋅u⋅lous

  [strij-uh-luhs]
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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.
Origin:
1605–15; < L strīdulus, equiv. to strīd- (see strident ) + -ulus -ulous

Related forms:
strid⋅u⋅lous⋅ly, adverb
strid⋅u⋅lous⋅ness, noun
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strid·u·lous   (strĭj'ə-ləs)   
adj.  

  1. Characterized by or making a shrill grating sound or noise.

  2. Relating to or characterized by stridor.


[From Latin strīdulus, from strīdēre, to make harsh sounds, ultimately of imitative origin.]
strid'u·lous·ly adv.
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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.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: strid·u·lous
Pronunciation: 'strij-&-l&s
Function: adjective
: characterized by stridor <stridulous breathing>
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Medical Dictionary

stridulous strid·u·lous (strĭj'ə-ləs)
adj.

  1. Characterized by or making a shrill grating sound or noise.

  2. Relating to or characterized by stridor.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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