Hiccough
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A modified respiratory movement; a spasmodic inspiration,consisting of a sudden contraction of the diaphragm, accompanied withclosure of the glottis, so that further entrance of air is prevented,while the impulse of the column of air entering and striking upon theclosed glottis produces a sound, or hiccough. [Written also hickup orhiccup.]
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Combination of when you hiccup and cough at the same time.
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a loud noise that you make in the throat without wanting to, caused by a sudden tightening of a muscle just below the chest and usually happening repeatedly
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