Synonym for laryngospasm ... The sudden acute spasm of the vocal cords (and epiglottis) that can result in occlusion of the airway and death. ... (27 Sep 1997) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: glot′i-dō-spazm Synonyms: laryngospasm
glottidospasm, laryngospasm Spasmodic closure of the glottic aperture.