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

Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life - in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions all of a color.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca