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

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras