Phrenospasm
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈfrɛnoʊˌspæzm̩/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Phrenospasm is a noun meaning (medicine, biology) A blow to the chest which causes the diaphragm to go into spasm, making it difficult to draw a breath.
Meaning
(medicine, biology) A blow to the chest which causes the diaphragm to go into spasm, making it difficult to draw a breath.
More Meanings
- (medicine, biology) Diaphragmatic spasm, as in hiccups.
Word Forms
- phrenospasms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include phrenoplegia, phrenalgia, phrenitis, bronchospasm, paraphrenitis, pharyngospasm.
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