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Spasmodic vs Larypgismus - What's the difference?

spasmodic | larypgismus |

As an adjective spasmodic

is of or relating to a spasm; resembling a sudden contraction of the muscles.

As a noun larypgismus is

(medicine) a spasmodic state of the glottis, giving rise to contraction or closure of the opening.

spasmodic

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of or relating to a spasm; resembling a sudden contraction of the muscles.
  • Convulsive; consisting of spasms.
    • spasmodic asthma
  • Intermittent or fitful; occurring in abrupt bursts.
    • spasmodic zeal or industry
  • Erratic or unsustained.

    • Derived terms

    * spasmodically

    Related terms

    * spasm

    larypgismus

    English

    Noun

  • (medicine) A spasmodic state of the glottis, giving rise to contraction or closure of the opening.
    • (Webster 1913)