Croup Meaning in English

word

US

ˈkɹup

KROOP

UK

kɹˈuːp

KROOP

Definition

Croup is a childhood illness that causes swelling in the throat, leading to a rough, barking cough and trouble breathing.

Usage & Nuances

Medical term, mostly for children under age 5. The cough is described as 'barking.' 'Croup' is not used for adults. Often appears in discussions about pediatric illness.

• Spanish: crup - laringotraqueítis
• Portuguese (BR): crupe - laringotraqueíte
• Portuguese (PT): crupe - laringotraqueíte
• Chinese (Simplified): 哮吼
• Chinese (Traditional): 哮吼
• Hindi: कूप (स्वास नली में संक्रमण)
• Arabic: الخناق
• Bengali: ক্রুপ - শিশুদের গলায় ফোলাভাবের অসুখ
• Russian: круп
• Japanese: クループ
• Vietnamese: bệnh viêm thanh khí phế quản (croup)
• Korean: 크루프
• Turkish: krup (yalancı kuşpalazı)
• Urdu: کروپ
• Indonesian: krup

Example Sentences

The doctor said my son has croup.

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Croup is common in young children.

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A barking cough is a sign of croup.

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My daughter woke up in the night with croup, and it scared us.

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Parents often worry when they hear their child coughing with croup.

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If your child has trouble breathing because of croup, see a doctor right away.

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