inspiratory stridor


in·spi·ra·to·ry stri·dor

a crowing sound during the inspiratory phase of respiration due to pathology involving the upper respiratory tract especially at the epiglottis or larynx.

inspiratory stridor

n. A crowing sound during the inspiratory phase of respiration during general anesthesia due to relaxation of the laryngeal muscles that maintain vocal cord abduction.

in·spi·ra·to·ry stri·dor

(in'spir-ă-tōr-ē strī'dŏr) A crowing sound during the inspiratory phase of respiration due to illness or condition involving the epiglottis or larynx.

in·spi·ra·to·ry stri·dor

(in'spir-ă-tōr-ē strī'dŏr) A pathologic crowing sound during the inspiratory phase of respiration.