Vera Lynn

When I was a toddler, I fell ill with diphtheritic croup and was taken to an isolation unit. One of my earliest memories is of being on my own in a tent surrounded by steaming kettles.

British Musician

Margaret Cho

You don't become a Republican until you lose all your baby teeth and fall down a lot and get the croup and then become angry and bitter.

American Comedian

Used when referring to a childhood respiratory illness characterized by distinct coughing.

Illness Context

Croup can indicate a severe illness, requiring attention from a healthcare professional.

Severity Indicator

Primarily associated with children and not typically used for adult illness symptoms.

Non-Adult Use

Refers to the posterior top region of animals like horses, not the front or side.

Animal Anatomy

Primarily used in horse riding and care contexts, regarding saddle placement and riding form.

Equestrian Use

Avoid using 'croup' to refer to any part of a human body; it's specific to animals.

Not Human

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Croup

Illness Context

Severity Indicator

Non-Adult Use

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