Croup: meaning, definitions and examples

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croup

 

[ kruหp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Croup is a childhood illness characterized by inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi, leading to a distinctive barking cough and difficulty breathing. It is commonly caused by viral infections, particularly during the fall and winter months. While it can be alarming, most cases are mild and improve within a few days.

Synonyms

croupy cough, laryngotracheobronchitis.

Examples of usage

  • My son has croup and needs to see a doctor.
  • The doctor said croup is usually caused by a viral infection.
  • We spent the night listening to our daughterโ€™s croupy cough.

Translations

Translations of the word "croup" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น crupe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฐเฅ‚เคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Krupp

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kroup

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ัƒะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krup

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฏใƒซใƒผใƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท croup

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ crup

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kruplar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๋ฃน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุฑูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ krup

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krup

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ–‰็‚Ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ krup

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ krรบp

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั€ัƒะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ แƒฃแƒžแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kruplar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ crup

Etymology

The term 'croup' originates from Middle English 'croupe', related to 'croupen', meaning to cough or croak, which is reminiscent of the distinctive barking sound of the cough associated with the condition. Its etymological roots can be traced back further to the Old North French word 'croupe', which denotes the hindquarters of a horse or the twisted neck of a chicken, metaphorically likening the constricted breathing of the condition to a twisting or constricting sensation in the throat. The term has been used in English medical terminology since the early 19th century, gaining traction as doctors began to identify and describe the symptoms more systematically, especially as viral infections became more prevalent.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,301, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.