croup

Meanings

• noun

  A respiratory condition characterized by a barking cough, difficulty breathing, and a high-pitched noise (stridor) during inhalation.

  - "The child was diagnosed with croup."
  - "Croup is a common cause of breathing difficulties in young children."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with croup
proof , loof , proofed , ruf , scoop

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Variants

List of all variants of croup that leads to same result
croup , croupier , croupiest , croups , croupy

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'croppre' meaning 'to choke' or 'throat'.

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Trivia

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1. Croup is more common in children than in adults.

2. The distinctive sound of stridor during inhalation is caused by the narrowing of the airway.

3. Croup is often treated with humidified air or oxygen therapy, as well as corticosteroids and, in severe cases, hospitalization.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tracheitis: Tracheitis is an inflammation of the trachea (windpipe) that can cause similar symptoms to croup, such as a barking cough and difficulty breathing.

2. Epiglottitis: Epiglottitis is a condition that causes swelling of the epiglottis, which can obstruct the airway and make breathing difficult. It can present with symptoms similar to croup, including a barking cough and stridor.

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Culture

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Croup is a common childhood condition that can be frightening for parents due to the distinctive sound of the cough and difficulty breathing. It is often depicted in literature and media as a serious health concern.

How to Memorize "croup"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a child with a barking cough and difficulty breathing. Imagine the distinctive sound of stridor during inhalation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'croup' with the sound of a barking cough and difficulty breathing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Coughing Child' to remember the word 'croup'.

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