SINGULTOUS Meaning and
Definition
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Singultous refers to the act or condition of experiencing hiccups, characterized by the spontaneous and repetitive contractions or spasms of the diaphragm muscle, causing an abrupt intake of breath followed by a sudden closure of the vocal cords, resulting in a distinctive hiccup sound. Singultous is derived from the Latin word “singultus,” meaning “hiccup.” It is used primarily in medical and scientific contexts to describe a hiccuping episode or the state of being affected by hiccups.
Hiccups, scientifically known as singultus, are commonly caused by a temporary interruption in the normal pattern of muscle contractions involved in breathing. This hiccuping pattern can be triggered by various factors such as overeating, swallowing air excessively, sudden excitement, sudden temperature changes, stress, certain medications, or underlying medical conditions. Singultous can occur in individuals of any age and usually resolves spontaneously and without any medical intervention. However, persistent or chronic singultous may require medical evaluation to identify and treat the underlying cause.
The interruption of normal respiratory muscle contractions that characterizes singultous tends to disrupt normal breathing patterns briefly and can cause temporary discomfort or distress. Various home remedies, such as holding one's breath, drinking water, or distracting oneself, are often employed to try and alleviate the singultous episode. In severe and persistent cases, medical interventions like medication or diaphragmatic stimulation techniques may be employed to manage the singultous condition.
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A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for SINGULTOUS
- sijngultus
- singultus
- aingultous
- zingultous
- xingultous
- dingultous
- eingultous
- wingultous
- sungultous
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- sihgultous
- sinfultous
- sinvultous
Etymology of SINGULTOUS
The word "singultous" is derived from the Latin term "singultus", which means "sobbing" or "a convulsive catching of breath". It can be further traced back to the Latin verb "singultare", meaning "to sob" or "to gasp". The term "singultus" itself comes from the Latin verb "singulare", which means "to sing in a low voice" or "to stumble in speech". Ultimately, the etymology of "singultous" points to its connection with various forms of involuntary respiratory movements.
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