Definition of Hiccough
Hic´cough
n.
1.
(Physiol.)
A
modified
respiratory
movement
;
a
spasmodic
inspiration
,
consisting
of
a
sudden
contraction
of
the
diaphragm
,
accompanied
with
closure
of
the
glottis
,
so
that
further
entrance
of
air
is
prevented
,
while
the
impulse
of
the
column
of
air
entering
and
striking
upon
the
closed
glottis
produces
a
sound
,
or
hiccough
.
v. i.
1.
To
have
a
hiccough
or
hiccoughs
.
[
imp
. &
p
.
p
.
Hiccoughed
;
p
.
pr
. &
vb
.
n
.
Hiccoughing
.]
Related Words
breathe
,
hiccup
,
respire
,
singultus
,
suspire
,
take
a
breath
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