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MeSH Heading: Laryngismus
Tree Number(s): C08.360.895.500; C08.618.980.500; C09.400.895.500
Unique ID: D007826
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D007826
Annotation: LARYNGOSTENOSIS is also available
Scope Note: A disorder in which the adductor muscles of the VOCAL CORDS exhibit increased activity leading to laryngeal spasm. Laryngismus causes closure of the VOCAL FOLDS and airflow obstruction during inspiration.
Entry Term(s): Laryngeal Spasm; Laryngospasm
Date Introduced: 1966/01/01
Last Updated: 2013/07/08

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Laryngismus MeSH Descriptor Data 2026