Definition of Laryngospasm

1. Noun. A closure of the larynx that blocks the passage of air to the lungs.

Generic synonyms: Occlusion

Medical Definition of Laryngospasm

1. The sudden acute spasm of the vocal cords (and epiglottis) that can result in occlusion of the airway and death. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Laryngospasm

laryngopharynx
laryngophony
laryngophthisis
laryngoplasty
laryngoplegia
laryngoptosis
laryngoscope
laryngoscope
laryngoscopes
laryngoscopic
laryngoscopies
laryngoscopist
laryngoscopy
laryngoscopy
laryngospasm (current term)
laryngospasm (current term)
laryngospastic reflex
laryngostasis
laryngostenosis
Laryngostenosis
laryngostomy
laryngostroboscope
laryngotome
laryngotomy
laryngotracheal
laryngotracheal diphtheria
laryngotracheal diverticulum
laryngotracheal groove
laryngotracheitis
laryngotracheobronchitis

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