Look up: laryngospasm

1. laryngospasm
   [n] - a closure of the larynx that blocks the passage of air to the lungs
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2. laryngospasm
   The sudden acute spasm of the vocal cords (and epiglottis) that can result in occlusion of the airway and death. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
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3. laryngospasm
   noun a closure of the larynx that blocks the passage of air to the lungs
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4. laryngospasm
   (lә-ring´go-spaz″әm) spasmodic closure of the larynx; called also laryngismus, glottic spasm, and laryngeal spasm.
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5. laryngospasm
   laryngospasm 1. A closure of the larynx that blocks the passage of air to the lungs. 2. The sudden acute spasm of the vocal cords (and epiglottis) that can result in occlusion, or closing, of the airway and in death.
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6. laryngospasm
   glottidospasm, laryngospasm Spasmodic closure of the glottic aperture.
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7. laryngospasm
   Type: Term Pronunciation: lă-ring′gō-spazm Definitions: 1. Reflex closure of the glottic aperture. Synonyms: glottidospasm, laryngospastic reflex
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8. Laryngospasm
   In medicine, `laryngospasm` is an uncontrolled/involuntary muscular contraction (spasm) of the laryngeal cords. The condition typically lasts less than 60 seconds, and causes a partial blocking of breathing in, while breathing out remains easier. It may be triggered when the vocal cords or the area ...
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