stridor /ˈstɹaɪdɚ/ noun2 •A harsh, shrill, unpleasant noise. •A high-pitched sound heard on inspiration resulting from turbulent air flow in the upper airway usually indicative of serious airway obstruction.Her breath-holding increased in duration to almost a minute; her expirations became complicated by stridor, forced retching, and forced phonations ('Oouuggh!'). — 1973 formsstridors
