LARYNGOSPASM

laryngospasm

(noun) a closure of the larynx that blocks the passage of air to the lungs

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

laryngospasm (plural laryngospasms)

An uncontrolled, spasmodic closure of the larynx

Synonyms

• laryngismus

Source: Wiktionary



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