phrenospasm

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|medicine|biology}} A blow to the chest which causes the diaphragm to go into spasm, making it difficult to draw a breath.
2. {{lb|en|medicine|biology}} Diaphragmatic spasm, as in hiccups.

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