Laryngospasm
Also called Voice box spasm
Emergency MedicineOtolaryngologyGood to know
Sudden involuntary contraction of the laryngeal muscles causing vocal cord closure and airway obstruction, constituting a medical emergency.
Korean
후두경련
갑작스러운 성대 폐쇄를 유발하는 후두 근육의 불수의적 수축; 전신마취 중 발생하는 흔한 합병증이며 위식도 역류·이물질 흡인으로도 유발됨.
French
Laryngospasme
Contraction involontaire soudaine des muscles laryngés entraînant la fermeture des cordes vocales ; urgence médicale.
Word parts
laryng/oRoot(Greek) Larynx, voice box-spasmSuffix(Greek) Sudden involuntary contraction