[DOC] [TLE] singul-, singult- - Word Information [PAR] hiccup, hiccups; hiccough, hiccoughs; singultus. 1. Repeated involuntary spasms 
of the diaphragm followed by sudden closures of the glottis, which checks the... [DOC] [TLE] Diaphragm Spasm - Symptoms, Treatment, Causes [PAR] Temporary or transient diaphragm spasm; Hiccups or synchronous diaphragm 
spasm ... The involuntary action of a hiccup is marked by a reflex arc, which after 
... Another common cause of diaphragm spasm is indigestion. ... Name ( required 
). [DOC] [TLE] Hiccups, Chronic - NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders) [PAR] A hiccup is an involuntary spasmodic contraction of the muscle at the base of the 
... hiccups that persist may indicate the presence of another medical problem. ... 
the diaphragm may contract involuntarily (spasm) and air is drawn into the lungs. 
... is needed to determine the long-term safety and effectivenees of this drug. [DOC] [TLE] Hiccup - Wikipedia [PAR] A hiccup is an involuntary contraction (myoclonic jerk) of the diaphragm that may 
repeat several ... Medical treatment is occasionally necessary in cases of chronic 
hiccups. ... A single or a series of breathing diaphragm spasms, of variable 
spacing and duration. A brief .... The word hiccup itself was created through 
imitation. [DOC] [TLE] Hiccup | definition of hiccup by Medical dictionary [PAR] Meaning of hiccup medical term. ... Hiccups have many different possible causes, 
such as rapid eating, irritation in the digestive or ... A spasm of the diaphragm 
resulting in a rapid, involuntary inhalation that is stopped by the sudden closure 
.... Put all of your skin remedies in one pile, your hiccup cures in another, and so 
on. [DOC] [TLE] Hiccough | Define Hiccough at Dictionary.com [PAR] a quick, involuntary inhalation that follows a spasm of the diaphragm and is ... by 
a closing of the glottis, resulting in a sharp sound Technical name singultus. 2. ... 
A brief interruption; spasmodic stoppage: The violence in Moscow is another... [DOC] [TLE] hiccup - definition of hiccup in English | Oxford Dictionaries [PAR] 1An involuntary spasm of the diaphragm and respiratory organs, with a sudden 
closure of the glottis and a characteristic gulping sound. 'then she got hiccups'. [DOC] [TLE] What Are the Leading Causes of Hiccups? - Mercola [PAR] Jan 9, 2016 ... Hiccups are the result of an involuntary spasm of your diaphragm, which is a ... 
Drinking alcohol is another common cause because it may promote acid reflux, ... 
In other cases, long-term hiccups can be the result of damage,... [DOC] [TLE] Hiccup (Singultus) and Causes of Hiccoughing | Healthhype.com [PAR] Hiccups are the repeated involuntary spasm of the diaphragm which causes a ... 
A hiccup is also known as a hiccough or is referred to by the medical term,... [DOC] [TLE] Diagnosis - A Serious Case of Hiccups - NYTimes.com [PAR] Sep 23, 2011 ... He had a case of the hiccups that wouldn't go away. ... 20 to 30 seconds, his 
chest would jump, and then his throat would close, cutting short the involuntary 
intake of air. ... Anything that can irritate the phrenic nerve, which controls the 
diaphragm, can cause the little spasms. ... A racing heart is another clue. [DOC] [TLE] Treatment of Intractable Hiccups With an Oral Agent Monotherapy of ... [PAR] Mar 10, 2010 ... Hiccups are an involuntarily powerful spasm of the diaphragm, followed by ... 
imaging (MRI) performed at the neurologist department at another university .... 
The sudden discontinuation of baclofen after long-term use can be... [DOC] [TLE] Hiccup Causes and 'Cures' | Berkeley Wellness [PAR] May 15, 2015 ... What causes hiccups, and do any home remedies really work? ... Medically 
called singultus, hiccups are involuntary spasms of the diaphragm, the ... Another 
theory is that hiccups help prevent choking if you eat too fast or too... [DOC] [TLE] Hiccups - Better Health Channel [PAR] Hiccups, or hiccoughs, are involuntary sounds made by spasms of the ... A sharp 
contraction or spasm of the diaphragm that is felt just below the ... Treatment for 
the underlying disorder; Changes to current drug dosages; Switching to

Question: Singultus is a fancy name for this involuntary spasm of the diaphragm
Answer: a hiccup