| sigmatism | Synonym: lisping. Origin: G. Sigma, the letter S (05 Mar 2000) |
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| laryngismus stridulus | A spasmodic closure of the glottis, lasting a few seconds, followed by a noisy inspiration. Compare: laryngitis stridulosa. Synonym: pseudocroup, spasmus glottidis. (05 Mar 2000) |