Laryngismus
A disorder in which the adductor muscles of the VOCAL CORDS exhibit increased activity leading to laryngeal spasm. Laryngismus causes closure of the VOCAL FOLDS and airflow obstruction during inspiration.
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Tree Number(s): C08.360.895.500, C08.618.980.500, C09.400.895.500
MeSH Unique ID: D007826
Entry Terms:
- Laryngeal Spasm
- Laryngeal Spasms
- Spasm, Laryngeal
- Spasms, Laryngeal
- Laryngospasm
- Laryngospasms