singultus (Meaning)
Wordnet
singultus (n)
(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
Webster
singultus (n.)
Hiccough.
Synonyms & Antonyms of singultus
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
singultus Sentence Examples
- The sudden singultus startled her, causing her to spill her coffee.
- The infant's persistent singultus was a constant source of worry for his parents.
- The singultus interrupted her speech, making it difficult for her to articulate her thoughts.
- The medication helped alleviate the singultus, but the underlying cause remained unknown.
- The singultus was a symptom of her anxiety, which had been triggered by a recent stressful event.
- The doctor prescribed a muscle relaxant to stop the singultus, but it had little effect.
- Despite trying various remedies, the singultus persisted for several weeks.
- The singultus was so severe that it caused her to choke and gag.
- The singultus gradually subsided on its own after a few days.
- The sudden onset of singultus is often a benign condition that resolves spontaneously.
FAQs About the word singultus
(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 sympto
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The sudden singultus startled her, causing her to spill her coffee.
The infant's persistent singultus was a constant source of worry for his parents.
The singultus interrupted her speech, making it difficult for her to articulate her thoughts.
The medication helped alleviate the singultus, but the underlying cause remained unknown.
