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(verb) breathe spasmodically, and make a sound; "When you have to hiccup, drink a glass of cold water" |
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Synonyms: hiccough |
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Related Words: breathe, respire, take a breath |
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(noun) a quick reflex inspiration suddenly checked by closure of the glottis producing an audible sound |
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Synonyms: hiccough, singultus |
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Related Words: physiological reaction, reflex |
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(noun) (usually plural) the state of having involuntary spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis; sometimes a symptom of indigestion; "how do you cure the hiccups?" |
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Synonyms: hiccough |
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Related Words: symptom |
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