Look up: hiccup

1. hiccup
   [n] - (usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound 2. [v] - breathe spasmodically, and make a sound
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2. Hiccup
   involuntary sudden contraction of the diaphragm along with the closing of the vocal cords, producing a 'hiccup' sound
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3. Hiccup
   Hiccup: A hiccup is an extraordinary type of respiratory movement involving a sudden inspiration (intake of air) due to an involuntary contraction of the diaphragm accompanied by closure of the glottis (the vocal apparatus of the larynx). The abrupt inspiration is the result of a sudden contraction ...
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4. hiccup
   clonic spasm of the diaphragm Category: Medicine
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5. hiccup
   A diaphragmatic spasm causing a sudden inhalation which is interrupted by a spasmodic closure of the glottis, producing a noise. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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6. hiccup
   hiccough verb breathe spasmodically, and make a sound; `When you have to hiccup, drink a glass of cold water`
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7. hiccup
   (hik´әp) spasmodic involuntary contraction of the diaphragm, resulting in uncontrolled breathing in of air; it is accompanied by a peculiar noise produced by a beginning inhalation that is suddenly checked by closure of the glottis.
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8. hiccup
   spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm (the muscular partition separating the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity) which causes a sudden intake of ... [1 related articles]
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9. Hiccup
   [disambiguation] Hiccup can refer to: ...
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10. hiccup
    Type: Term Pronunciation: hik′ŭp Definitions: 1. A diaphragmatic spasm causing a sudden inhalation that is interrupted by a spasmodic closure of the glottis, producing a noise. Synonyms: singultus
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11. hiccup
    hiccup or hiccough,involuntary spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm followed by a sharp intake of air, which is abruptly stopped by a sudden, involuntary closing of the glottis (opening between the vocal cords); the consequent blocking of air produces a repeated characteristic sharp sound, or hic....
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12. Hiccup
    A hiccup (p {respell|HIK|əp}) is a myoclonus of the diaphragm that repeats several times per minute. In humans, the abrupt rush of air into the lungs causes the vocal cords to close, creating a "hic" sound. In medicine it is known as synchronous diaphragmatic flutter (SDF), or singultus, from the Latin singult, "the act of catching one`s brea...
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