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Laryngismus MeSH Descriptor Data 2023


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 Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2013/07/08
Laryngismus Preferred
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