laryngismus
(noun) laryngeal spasm caused by the sudden contraction of laryngeal muscles
Source: WordNet® 3.1
laryngismus (uncountable)
(medicine) A spasmodic state of the glottis, giving rise to contraction or closure of the opening; laryngospasm.
Source: Wiktionary
Lar`yn*gis"mus, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Larynx.] (Med.)
Definition: A spasmodic state of the glottis, giving rise to contraction or closure of the opening.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
5 November 2024
(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”
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