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singultus

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singultus [′siŋ‚gəl·təs]
(medicine)
A repeated involuntary spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm followed by sudden closures of the glottis. Also known as hiccup.
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In medicine, it is known as synchronous diaphragmatic flutter (SDF), or singultus.
Hiccups ? Causes, Symptoms and Treatment by peterhutch / Health, general community
To the Editor: Singultus ("hiccups") is a common complaint in the emergency department (ED).
Pneumonia presenting as singultus by Marinella, Mark A. / Southern Medical Journal
HICCUP, the medical term for which is singultus, is a pervasive disorder that transcends all ages and cultures.
Intravenous Lidocaine in the Treatment of Hiccup by Stojanovic, Milan / Southern Medical Journal
 
 
 
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