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Singultus

Singultus Meaning & Definition
Singultus Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Singultus?

[n] (usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound; sometimes a symptom of indigestion; "how do you cure the hiccups?"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Singultus: hiccough | hiccup

Related Terms | Find terms related to Singultus:

See Also | inborn reflex | innate reflex | instinctive reflex | physiological reaction | reflex | symptom | unconditioned reflex

Singultus In Webster's Dictionary

\Sin*gul"tus\, n. [L.] (Med.) Hiccough.

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