croup
noun
any condition of the larynx or trachea characterized by a hoarse cough and difficult breathing.
croupous
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a word derived from
croup.
Example Sentences
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Fresh croupous membrane consists of a delicate network of homogeneous structure and shining appearance, in which numerous cells and the epithelium of the various layers of the trachea are imbedded.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
In estimating the prognosis it should be remembered that croupous and catarrhal pneumonias run quite different courses.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
Certain of the conditions now regarded as indicative of a coagulative necrosis or a hyaline degeneration were previously described by Wagner as the result of a croupous or fibrinous metamorphosis.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
But capillary bronchitis, catarrhal pneumonia, and less frequently croupous pneumonia, arise as complications in the course of the disease.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
True pneumonia is of infrequent occurrence as compared with that of hypostatic congestion of the lungs, but it nevertheless does occur, and may be of either the catarrhal or croupous variety.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
