phrenospasm

Meaning

Noun

  • A blow to the chest which causes the diaphragm to go into spasm, making it difficult to draw a breath.
  • Diaphragmatic spasm, as in hiccups.

Origin

  • From Ancient Greek φρήν and σπασμός
  • (See phreno- and spasm)

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