singultus

• Substantiv, das den Zustand unwillkürlicher Zwerchfellkrämpfe bezeichnet, die einen plötzlichen Verschluss der Stimmritze und ein charakteristisches Geräusch verursachen; kann ein Symptom von Verdauungsstörungen sein.

A noun, often used in its plural form, referring to the condition of having involuntary spasms of the diaphragm that cause a sudden closure of the glottis, producing a characteristic sound; it can be a symptom of indigestion.

1. HiccupC2formalmedical

   A reflex spasm of the diaphragm that causes a sudden intake of air, which is stopped by the closure of the glottis, producing a characteristic sound.

   Schluckauf

   • The patient was diagnosed with persistent singultus after the surgery.
   • Severe singultus can sometimes be a symptom of an underlying medical condition.
   • The doctor recommended several remedies to alleviate the singultus.

   Synonymehiccup