croup

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for croup

croup 🔊 /kɹuˈp/

croup : වියලි කැස්ස සහිත රෝගයක්

croup : කණ්ඨපාකය

croup : ගිරිසන

croup : ඊලය

croup definition

Noun.

  1. The hinder part or buttocks of certain quadrupeds, especially of a horse; hence, the place behind the saddle.
  2. An inflammatory affection of the larynx or trachea, accompanied by a hoarse, ringing cough and stridulous, difficult breathing; Especially., such an affection when associated with the development of a false membrane in the air passages (also called membranous croup). See False croup, under False, and Diphtheria.