croup
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- A disease of infants and young children; harsh coughing and hoarseness and fever and difficult breathing
- The part of an animal that corresponds to the human buttocks
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📰 This Word in the News:
An Overview of the Effectiveness of Corticoids in Croup: A Systematic Literature Review
Oct 2, 2023 cureus.com
Oct 2, 2023 cureus.com
A parent’s guide to croup: what are the symptoms and when to seek medical advice
Jan 21, 2026 GOV.UK blogs
Jan 21, 2026 GOV.UK blogs
18-month-old dies months after swallowing common household item, initially misdiagnosed as croup
Jun 3, 2026 NBC 5 Chicago
Jun 3, 2026 NBC 5 Chicago

