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

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

n. A harsh, shrill, unpleasant noise.

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

n. A harsh, shrill, or creaking noise.

n. A harsh, creaking noise.

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

"It is not what Briony needs—if she had been having stridor, we would have heard the noise in her throat with each sharp intake of air."

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