Associations to the word «Stridor»

Wiktionary

STRIDOR, noun. A harsh, shrill, unpleasant noise.
STRIDOR, noun. (medicine) A high-pitched sound heard on inspiration resulting from turbulent air flow in the upper airway usually indicative of serious airway obstruction.

Dictionary definition

STRIDOR, noun. A whistling sound when breathing (usually heard on inspiration); indicates obstruction of the trachea or larynx.

Wise words

There is no sickness worse for me than words that to be kind must lie.
Aeschylus