1) Breathe spasmodically 2) Brief hitch 3) Exclusively Saxon word 4) Exclusively Anglo word 5) Have the hiccups 6) Hiccough 7) Inborn reflex 8) Innate reflex 9) Instinctive reflex 10) Minor difficulty 11) Minor interruption 12) Minor setback 13) Physiological reaction 14) Reflex 15) Singultus 16) Slight setback
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1) Hiccough 2) Malfunction 3) Singultation 4) Singultus 5) Snag 6) Spasm
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A hiccup (p {respell|HIK|əp}; also spelled hiccough) is an involuntary contraction (myoclonic jerk) of the diaphragm that may repeat several times per minute. In medicine, it is known as synchronous diaphragmatic flutter (SDF), or singultus, Latin for the act of catching one`s breath while sobbing. The hiccup is an involuntary action involving a....
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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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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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(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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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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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 of the diaphragm. Closure of the glottis then halt...
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[
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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involuntary sudden contraction of the diaphragm along with the closing of the vocal cords, producing a 'hiccup' sound
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hiccough verb breathe spasmodically, and make a sound; `When you have to hiccup, drink a glass of cold water`
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