croupy

Meanings

• Noun

  A condition characterized by a harsh, seal-like barking cough, often accompanied by stridor, which can indicate an obstructed airway.

  - "The child's croupy cough kept her awake all night."
  - "The doctor diagnosed the boy with croup and prescribed a steroid inhaler."

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old French word 'crop' meaning 'throat'.

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Trivia

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1. Croup is most commonly seen in children under the age of 5.

2. The condition is more common in the fall and winter months.

3. Croup can be caused by a viral infection or irritation of the larynx and trachea.

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Related Concepts

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1. Croupy bark: The characteristic seal-like barking cough associated with croup.

2. Stridor: A high-pitched, inspiratory noise caused by partial obstruction of the airway.

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Culture

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Croup is a common condition in children and is often associated with respiratory infections. It has been depicted in various forms of media, such as literature and medical textbooks, as a sign of illness in children.

How to Memorize "croupy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a child's throat being narrowed, causing a harsh, seal-like barking cough.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'croup' with a seal's bark or a child's cough.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'croup' as 'Coughing Really Upsets People'.

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