Spasm

Of pathology and constriction.

(pathology) sudden constriction of a hollow organ (as a blood vessel).

This concept's ID is @1~1148

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  • heave 0 facts

    An involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting; "a bad case of the heaves".

  • laryngismus 0 facts

    Laryngeal spasm caused by the sudden contraction of laryngeal muscles.

  • bronchospasm 0 facts

    A spasm of the bronchi that makes exhalation difficult and noisy; associated with asthma...

  • cardiospasm 0 facts

    A spasm of the cardiac sphincter (between the esophagus and the stomach); if the cardiac...