singultus Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun (usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound; sometimes a symptom of indigestion
hiccup; hiccough.
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WordNet
Sin*gul"tus noun
Etymology
L.Definitions
(Med.) Hiccough.