Croup: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ค
croup
[ kruหp ]
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 daughterโs croupy cough.
Translations
Translations of the word "croup" in other languages:
๐ต๐น crupe
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเฅเคช
๐ฉ๐ช Krupp
๐ฎ๐ฉ kroup
๐บ๐ฆ ะบััะฟ
๐ต๐ฑ krup
๐ฏ๐ต ใฏใซใผใ
๐ซ๐ท croup
๐ช๐ธ crup
๐น๐ท kruplar
๐ฐ๐ท ํฌ๋ฃน
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฑูุจ
๐จ๐ฟ krup
๐ธ๐ฐ krup
๐จ๐ณ ๅ็
๐ธ๐ฎ krup
๐ฎ๐ธ krรบp
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบััะฟ
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kruplar
๐ฒ๐ฝ crup
Word origin
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.