hiccough

1. (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 (synset 114382864)
   "how do you cure the hiccups?"
   domain usage: plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one
   is a type of:

   • inborn reflex, innate reflex, instinctive reflex, physiological reaction, reflex, reflex action, reflex response, unconditioned reflex - an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
   • symptom - (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
   same as: hiccup, singultus

1. Breathe spasmodically, and make a sound (synset 200003826)
   "When you have to hiccup, drink a glass of cold water"
   is a type of: breathe, respire, suspire, take a breath - draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
   same as: hiccup

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