phrenospasm en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈfrɛnoʊˌspæzm̩/
Etymology
From phreno- + spasm, from Ancient Greek φρήν (phrḗn, “diaphragm”) and σπασμός (spasmós, “spasm, convulsion”) respectively.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A blow to the chest which causes the diaphragm to go into spasm, making it difficult to draw a breath.
- (countable, uncountable) Diaphragmatic spasm, as in hiccups.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| phrenospasms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |