Singultus — synonyms, definition

1. singultus (Noun)

hiccough hiccup

singultus (Noun) — (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. ex. "how do you cure the singultuses?"

inborn reflex innate reflex instinctive reflex physiological reaction reflex reflex action reflex response symptom unconditioned reflex