Laryngismus

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Laryngismus \Lar`yn*gis"mus\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. laryggismo`s a
     croaking. See {Larynx}.] (Med.)
     A spasmodic state of the glottis, giving rise to contraction
     or closure of the opening.
     [1913 Webster]



From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  laryngismus
       n : laryngeal spasm caused by the sudden contraction of
           laryngeal muscles