croup
croup¹
Definition
croup (kro̵̅o̅p)
noun
a condition resulting from any obstruction of the larynx, esp. an inflammation of the respiratory passages, with labored breathing, hoarse coughing, and laryngeal spasm
Etymology: < obs. or dial. croup, to speak hoarsely, of echoic orig.
croup²
Definition
croup (kro̵̅o̅p)
noun
the top of the rump of a horse, dog, etc., just behind the loin
Etymology: ME croupe < OFr < Frank *kruppa: see crop
croup
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- have: If a child has had croup before, it tends to recur when they have a cold.
- turn: The third in the series; 37 Croups turned out this time.
- see: A gentleman in the audience had traveled from Cardiff to see this croup - how's that for enthusiasm?
- get: For 2 years he went tho similar recurrences of respiratory distress each time he got croup.
Adjective modifier
- sloping: The back should be straight, strong but not too long with a broad and very slightly sloping croup.
- acute: Sample groups Sample group: Chidren aged six months to sixth birthday with clinical diagnosis of acute croup, recruited from four sources.
- severe: Prompt administration of steroids often pre-empts the need for intubation in most cases of moderate or severe croup.
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