laryngospasm

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Noun laryngospasm has 1 sense

laryngospasm - a closure of the larynx that blocks the passage of air to the lungs
--₁ is a kind of occlusion

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Laryngospasm

Noun: Laryngospasm is a sudden and involuntary contraction of the muscles in the larynx, which obstructs the flow of air and makes breathing difficult.

Example sentence: During an intense asthma attack, a laryngospasm caused John to experience severe breathing difficulty.

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