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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.

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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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