What does laryngismus mean?
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la·ryn·gis·mus
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Princeton's WordNet
laryngismusnoun
laryngeal spasm caused by the sudden contraction of laryngeal muscles
Wikipedia
laryngismus
Laryngospasm is an uncontrolled or involuntary muscular contraction (spasm) of the vocal folds. It may be triggered when the vocal cords or the area of the trachea below the vocal folds detects the entry of water, mucus, blood, or other substance. It may be associated with stridor or retractions.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Laryngismus
A disorder in which the adductor muscles of the VOCAL CORDS exhibit increased activity leading to laryngeal spasm. Laryngismus causes closure of the VOCAL FOLDS and airflow obstruction during inspiration.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of laryngismus in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of laryngismus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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