Disease or Syndrome
laryngospasm
Subclass of:
Vocal Cord Dysfunction
Etymology:
Greek laryngismos = a croaking or whooping
Definitions related to laryngospasm:
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(laryngismus) A disorder in which the adductor muscles of the VOCAL CORDS exhibit increased activity leading to laryngeal spasm. Laryngismus causes closure of the VOCAL FOLDS and airflow obstruction during inspiration.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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A spasm (involuntary contraction) of the vocal cords that can make it difficult to speak or breathe.Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)The Human Phenotype Ontology Project, 2021
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Paroxysmal spasmodic muscular contraction of the vocal cords. It is brief, usually lasting for less than one minute, interrupting the speech and breathing and may produce a high-pitched breathing sound. It may occur under anesthesia or may be associated with gastroesophageal reflex disease.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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The involuntary adduction of the vocal cords resulting in airway obstruction on inspiration.NICHD Pediatric TerminologyU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A disorder characterized by paroxysmal spasmodic muscular contraction of the vocal cords.Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse EventsU.S. National Institutes of Health, 2021
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