hiccough
Involuntary breath interruption
Hiccough is a variant spelling of hiccup—the spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm that produces an involuntary sound.
The spelling with -ough reflects a folk etymology connecting it to "cough," though the words are unrelated.
Hiccup is now standard; hiccough appears mostly in older or British texts.
Muscle separating chest, abdomen
- contractionReduction in size
- twitchInvoluntary muscular jerk
- jerkAbrupt pulling motion
- convulsionSudden involuntary muscle contractions
spasticity · myoclonus · paroxysm · flutter · shudder · quiver · tremor · flinch
Deliberate respiratory cessation
- waterClear essential liquid
- drinkingLiquid consumption act
- swallowingIngesting via throat muscles
- startleFrighten suddenly
fright · sugar · paper bag · gargling · antacids · acupressure · cure · relief
Hasty, large swallow
- gaspSudden sharp breath
- squeakShort, shrill cry
- chirpShort, high avian sound
- squawkHarsh grating bird cry
staccato · audible · embarrassing · loud · quiet · suppressed · muffled · distinctive
Vocal cord opening
- vagus nerveMajor parasympathetic cranial pathway
- brainstemLower neural trunk
- medullaInnermost organ tissue
- respiratoryRelated to breathing organs
autonomic · neural pathway · epiglottis · intercostal · thoracic · afferent · efferent · stimulation
Break in continuity
- pauseTemporary cessation of activity
- breakInterrupt continuity
- embarrassmentSelf-conscious unease
- nuisanceCause of aggravation
annoyance · disturbance · inconvenience · awkward · untimely · meeting · speech · presentation
Impossible to manage
- chronicPersisting over time
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
- diaphragmaticOf the breathing muscle
- gastroesophagealOf stomach and esophagus
reflux · tumor · stroke · medication · chlorpromazine · treatment · diagnosis · symptom
diaphragm
Muscle separating chest, abdomen
- contractionReduction in size
- twitchInvoluntary muscular jerk
- jerkAbrupt pulling motion
convulsion · spasticity · myoclonus · paroxysm · flutter · shudder · quiver · tremor · flinch · jolt
breath-holding
Deliberate respiratory cessation
- waterClear essential liquid
- drinkingLiquid consumption act
- swallowingIngesting via throat muscles
startle · fright · sugar · paper bag · gargling · antacids · acupressure · cure · relief · home remedy
gulp
Hasty, large swallow
squawk · staccato · audible · embarrassing · loud · quiet · suppressed · muffled · distinctive · repetitive
glottis
Vocal cord opening
- vagus nerveMajor parasympathetic cranial pathway
- brainstemLower neural trunk
- medullaInnermost organ tissue
respiratory · autonomic · neural pathway · epiglottis · intercostal · thoracic · afferent · efferent · stimulation · trigger
interruption
Break in continuity
- pauseTemporary cessation of activity
- breakInterrupt continuity
- embarrassmentSelf-conscious unease
nuisance · annoyance · disturbance · inconvenience · awkward · untimely · meeting · speech · presentation · fit
intractable
Impossible to manage
- chronicPersisting over time
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
- diaphragmaticOf the breathing muscle
gastroesophageal · reflux · tumor · stroke · medication · chlorpromazine · treatment · diagnosis · symptom · underlying cause