Singultus (Noun)
Meaning
(usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound; sometimes a symptom of indigestion; "how do you cure the hiccups?".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Usages
Examples
- Singultus plagued me after eating too much spicy food, causing embarrassing sounds to echo throughout the restaurant.
- Drinking water quickly usually alleviates singultus for most people, but in my case, it only made things worse.
- The patient's singultus persisted despite the doctor's attempts to scare her, hold her breath, or apply pressure to her solar plexus.
- For some, a soothing warm bath can be the perfect remedy to calm the stomach and alleviate singultus.
- Researchers still debate the evolutionary benefits of singultus, but one thing is clear – it can be quite an annoyance.