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MSH: A spasm of the diaphragm that causes a sudden inhalation followed by rapid closure of the glottis which produces a sound.,NCI: A disorder characterized by repeated gulp sounds that result from an involuntary opening and closing of the glottis. This is attributed to a spasm of the diaphragm.,NCI: A diaphragmatic spasm causing a sudden inhalation which is interrupted by a spasmodic closure of the glottis, producing a noise. (On-line Medical Dictionary)