Word: laryngospasm
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: la
ryn
go
spa
sm
Definition: An uncontrolled, spasmodic closure of the larynx; a cartilaginous structure at the top of the trachea; contains elastic vocal cords that are the source of the vocal tone in speech
Morphemes:
Affix: laryngo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Of the throat or larynx.
Affix: spasm
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, a group of muscles, or a hollow organ.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σπασμός
Language: grc
Decoded: spasmos
Meaning: spasm, convulsion