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hiccup

Sharp noise caused by a sudden spasm of the diaphragm with closing of the windpipe, commonly caused by digestive disorder. On rare occasions, hiccups may become continuous, when they are very debilitating; treatment with a muscle-relaxant drug may be effective.



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