singultus

• Nom masculin, souvent utilisé au pluriel, désignant l'état de contractions involontaires du diaphragme provoquant une fermeture soudaine de la glotte et un son caractéristique ; peut être un symptôme d'indigestion.

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.

   Hoquet

   • 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.

   Synonymeshiccup