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Preferred term

Laryngismus  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 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.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Laryngeal Spasm
  • Laryngospasm

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-Q6K7KF24-Q

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