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Record 1 2004-11-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
DEF

An involuntary spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm, causing a beginning inspiration which is suddenly checked by closure of the glottis, causing the characteristic sound.

OBS

The term "hiccup" is recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
DEF

Contraction spasmodique et incontrôlée du diaphragme se traduisant par un ébranlement thoracoabdominal brutal et l'émission d'un bruit particulier, en rapport avec la constriction immédiate de la glotte.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
DEF

Espasmo súbito del diafragma.

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